Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, all tossed in a creamy poppy seed dressing. It’s a refreshing and nutritious meal perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons honey, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt, to taste
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 4 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped cooked chicken breast, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and chopped green onions.
- Pour the poppy seed dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly. Add salt to taste if needed.
- Enjoy immediately or chill in the refrigerator for a refreshing cold salad.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg