Description
A refreshing and flavorful chicken salad combining juicy shredded chicken with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, perfect for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 apple, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves or bread for serving
Instructions
- Combine the shredded chicken, chopped cranberries, pecans, and diced apple in a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a separate small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until well coated.
- Serve immediately on lettuce leaves, as a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg