Deliciously Easy Chicken Salad
This Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender chicken, tart cranberries, crisp apples, and crunchy pecans, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a summer picnic, planning a light lunch, or seeking a fast dinner option, this Chicken Salad will impress family and friends alike. With its nutritious ingredients and versatility in serving options—enjoy it as a sandwich, salad topping, or on its own—this recipe is bound to become a favorite in your meal rotation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Lunch & Dinner
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast
- 3/4 cup diced Granny Smith apple
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- Add the cooled chopped chicken to the dressing mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gently fold in the diced apple, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans until evenly mixed.
- Serve immediately on bread or over greens for a refreshing meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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