Description

This nourishing salad combines tender chicken, tart cranberries, and crunchy toasted pecans in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or festive gatherings year-round.

Ingredients

Scale

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

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted

3 cups baby spinach or mixed greens

1/2 cup plain low-fat Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon honey

salt to taste

pepper to taste

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned

2. Prepare chicken by seasoning with salt and pepper then grilling or poaching until cooked through; let cool and shred or cube

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

4. In a large bowl toss the chicken with the dressing until evenly coated

5. Fold in dried cranberries and toasted pecans gently to preserve crunch

6. Add baby spinach or mixed greens and optional parsley, tossing lightly

7. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving

8. Store in airtight containers for up to four days, keeping greens separate if possible

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: salad
Method: grill
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 250
Sugar: 8
Sodium: 300
Fat: 12
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 15
Fiber: 3
Protein: 20
Cholesterol: 60

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