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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad: A Delicious and Easy Recipe for Any Occasion

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
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This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a quick and easy recipe with a perfect balance of sweet, crunchy, and savory flavors. Tender chicken, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans come together in a creamy, lightly sweetened dressing. Enjoy it as a sandwich filling, on a bed of greens, or straight from the bowl!

Ingredients

▢ 2 ½ cups cooked chicken (about 2 chicken breasts or 14 oz)
▢ ½ cup dried cranberries, roughly chopped
▢ ⅓ cup pecans, chopped
▢ ⅓ cup celery (1 stalk), diced
▢ ¼ cup green onion, chopped (about 2 stalks)
▢ ¾ cup mayonnaise
▢ 4 teaspoons lemon juice
▢ 1 tablespoon honey
▢ ½ teaspoon salt
▢ ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
▢ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients

  • Chop the chicken, pecans, cranberries, celery, and green onions into small, bite-sized pieces.

2️⃣ Toast the Pecans (Optional but Recommended)

  • Heat a pan over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking oil.
  • Add pecans and toast for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  • Transfer to a cutting board and chop.

3️⃣ Mix the Salad

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, pecans, cranberries, celery, and green onions.

4️⃣ Make the Dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, garlic powder, and black pepper.

5️⃣ Combine & Serve

  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well coated.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  • Enjoy on croissants, bread, lettuce wraps, or by itself!

Notes

✅ Toast the pecans for extra flavor and crunch (see instructions below).
✅ Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut.
✅ For a lighter version, swap half the mayo with Greek yogurt.
✅ Let the salad chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

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