Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
A refreshing blend of chicken, cranberries, and pecans in a creamy poppy seed dressing, perfect for lunch or light dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries for added sweetness)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, and red onion. Mix until well distributed.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, poppy seeds, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix and Toss: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to combine, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
- Serve: Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully.
Notes
Chill the salad for at least an hour for best flavor; can substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream.