Description
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a festive, flavorful dish perfect for holiday gatherings! Tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and sweet cranberries are tossed in a creamy honey-poppy seed dressing—ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sour cream
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2 tbsp honey (softened)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tbsp poppy seeds
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Salt to taste
Salad
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4 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped (~2 breasts)
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1 cup pecans, chopped
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
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Make dressing: Whisk all dressing ingredients in a bowl. Season with salt.
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Assemble salad: In a large bowl, combine chicken, pecans, cranberries, and green onions.
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Toss: Pour dressing over salad and mix gently. Adjust salt if needed.
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Serve: Chill for 30+ minutes for best flavor, or enjoy immediately.
Notes
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Make ahead: Prepare dressing and chop ingredients 1 day in advance; combine before serving.
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Variations: Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds, or use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
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Serving ideas: Stuff into croissants, serve over greens, or with crackers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 437
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g