Description
A sweet and savory chicken salad featuring tender chicken, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy poppy seed dressing. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (optional)
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, poppy seeds, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, mixed greens, and red onion.
- Add the dressing: Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat. Add crumbled feta cheese if desired.
Notes
- Add-ins: Try adding sliced apples, grapes, or celery for extra crunch and sweetness.
- Make it a meal: Serve the salad over a bed of greens or in a wrap for a complete meal.
- Storage: Store leftover salad in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None (using cooked chicken)
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
Keywords: Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Pecans, Poppy Seed Chicken Salad, Sweet Chicken Salad Recipe