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A creamy cranberry pecan chicken salad served in a speckled stoneware bowl, topped with dried cranberries and green onions, surrounded by pecans, lemon slices, and croissants in the background.

🌸 Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

This creamy Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is the perfect sweet-savory lunch option. Made with tender chicken, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, celery, and green onions, all tossed in a rich, flavorful dressing, this easy chicken salad is ideal for sandwiches, wraps, meal prep, and holiday gatherings. It’s a quick, refreshing, and family-friendly recipe that brings together incredible texture and taste in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 355 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • Chef's Knife
  • large mixing bowl
  • measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken chopped or shredded
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt more to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup chopped pecans toasted if desired
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the chopped chicken, celery, green onions, dried cranberries, and pecans to the bowl.
  • Stir everything together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning (more salt, pepper, lemon, or Dijon if needed).
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend.

Notes

Nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 355kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 22gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 4.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 175IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
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