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Creamy cranberry pecan chicken salad with diced chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, celery, and green onions on a white plate, showcasing fresh and colorful ingredients.

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad


  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Description

A creamy and crunchy chicken salad featuring poached diced chicken breast, dried cranberries, pecans, celery, and green onions tossed in a honey-Dijon Greek yogurt and mayonnaise dressing.


Ingredients

Diced cooked chicken breast
Dried cranberries
Chopped pecans
Celery, finely diced
Green onions, thinly sliced
Mayonnaise
Greek yogurt
Honey
Dijon mustard
Salt
Black pepper


Instructions

Poach the chicken breast in simmering water until cooked through, about 12-15 minutes. Remove and chill completely.
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the diced chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, finely diced celery, and thinly sliced green onions to the dressing.
Gently fold all ingredients together until evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
Spoon the salad into a neat mound on a white round plate.
Garnish the top with whole pecans and a few dried cranberries for a fresh and colorful presentation.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes