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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad


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  • Author: Laura Jennings
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is creamy, sweet, and crunchy with tender chicken, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans.


Ingredients

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3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced

3/4 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

1/2 cup celery, finely diced

2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Salt and black pepper to taste


Instructions

1. Cook chicken until fully done and cool completely.

2. Dice chicken into small pieces.

3. Mix mayonnaise and lemon juice in a bowl.

4. Fold in diced chicken.

5. Add cranberries, toasted pecans, celery, and red onion.

6. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Mix gently until combined.

8. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Toast pecans for deeper flavor.

Serve on croissants or lettuce wraps.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 560mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 22g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg