Name: Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced; 1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup dried cranberries; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 2 tablespoons sliced green onions; 1/2 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; salt and pepper to taste

Description

A wholesome blend of tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and sweet-tart cranberries in a creamy yogurt dressing. This easy salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick lunch.

Ingredients

Scale

2 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup finely chopped celery

2 tablespoons sliced green onions

1/2 cup Greek yogurt

1/4 cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then grill, poach, or bake until cooked through and shred or dice once cooled

2. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes until fragrant, then let cool

3. In a bowl whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing

4. Combine chicken, toasted pecans, dried cranberries, celery, and green onions in a large bowl, then pour dressing and fold gently to coat

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: salad
Method: mixing
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 12
Sodium: 300
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 20
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 60

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