Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
A delightful salad featuring tender chicken, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all enhanced by a creamy poppy seed dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup poppy seed dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed greens or lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, fresh cranberries, chopped pecans, and diced celery until well combined.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and poppy seed dressing until smooth.
- Mix with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss everything together until the salad is well coated.
- Season: Taste and add salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Serve: Arrange the mixed greens or lettuce on plates and top with the chicken salad mixture.
Notes
Use leftover chicken for a quicker meal. Fresh ingredients enhance flavor. Chill before serving for best results.