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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a flavorful and festive dish that blends tender chicken, crunchy pecans, sweet dried cranberries, and a creamy poppy seed dressing. It’s perfect for holiday meals or as a light main course.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise

¼ cup sour cream

2 tablespoons honey (softened)

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Salt to taste

4 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped (about 2 chicken breasts)

1 cup chopped pecans

½ cup dried cranberries

4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine all dressing ingredients. Whisk until well combined. Add salt to taste.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all salad ingredients. Add the dressing and toss everything together to coat. Add salt to taste, if needed.
  3. Serve immediately, or refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors meld together.

Notes

  • To make the dressing lighter, substitute sour cream with Greek yogurt.
  • This salad can be served on a bed of mixed greens for added freshness.
  • If you don’t have pecans, walnuts or almonds work well as a substitute.
  • For extra crunch and sweetness, try adding diced green apples to the salad.
  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 23g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg