Description
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a refreshing and satisfying dish that perfectly balances tender chicken, crunchy pecans, and sweet dried cranberries. Tossed in a creamy mayonnaise dressing, this salad is ideal for quick lunches or light dinners. Serve it on a flaky croissant with fresh lettuce for an elevated experience that everyone will love. Packed with flavor and texture, this recipe is not just delicious but also easy to prepare, making it a go-to option for busy days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, cubed
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Croissants and lettuce for serving
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken, chopped celery, pecans, and cranberries.
- Add mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until well mixed.
- Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Place a leaf of lettuce on each croissant half. Spoon the chicken salad onto the lettuce.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Main Dish
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich half (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg