Description
Discover how to make a delicious Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad packed with flavor and crunch. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal option!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (500g) cooked and shredded
- 2 stalks of celery (60g) diced
- ½ cup (75g) chopped onion
- ½ cup (75g) dried cranberries
- ½ cup (60g) chopped pecans
- ¾ cup (180ml) vegetable oil-based mayonnaise or mayonnaise of your choice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (0.5g) optional
- 1/8 teaspoon (1 ml) pepper
Instructions
- In a big mixing bowl, mix together the chicken, celery, onion, cranberries, and pecans.
- Stir well until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Incorporate the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper into the chicken mixture.
- Present on a leafy bed of lettuce or inside whole grain bread slices.
Notes
- Consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a healthier option.
- Add a splash of lemon juice to give the chicken salad a refreshing twist.
- Toast the pecans before adding them for a richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 15g
Keywords: chicken salad, cranberry pecan, low calorie, creamy chicken, easy lunch
