Festive Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Delight
A delightful twist on classic chicken salad, featuring the sweet-tart burst of cranberries and the nutty crunch of pecans. Perfect for a light lunch or a festive appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked chicken, mayonnaise, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, green onions, and parsley.
- Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything together until well combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a creamier salad, use more mayonnaise.
- Toast the pecans for a deeper flavor.
- Add a pinch of celery salt for an extra savory note.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
