This cranberry pecan chicken salad is full of flavor and crunch topped with a homemade dressing that is creamy and delicious! Perfect for a salad, sandwich or lettuce wrap it is a versatile and tasty dish!
Course Soups & Salads
Cuisine American
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Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Additional Time 30 minutesminutes
Total Time 40 minutesminutes
Servings 8servings
Author Krista
Ingredients
3CupsChopped Cooked Chicken
¾CupDried Cranberries
½CupChopped Pecans
½Medium Size Granny Smith Apple
3-4Green Onions
2Stalks Celery
Dressing-
½CupMayonnaise
2TbspHoney
1TbspApple Cider Vinegar
Instructions
Finely dice celery. Peel apples if desired, and finely chop. Finely slice green onions including the white and about half of the green part.
Place the cooked chicken in a large bowl.
Add in cranberries and chopped pecans, chopped veggies and apples.
Toss together to mix well.
Place mayonnaise in a medium mixing bowl and add in apple cider vinegar. Whisk until well blended.
Add in honey and continue whisking until blended.
Pour dressing mixture over the chicken mixture and stir to evenly coat.
Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
Serve on sandwiches with your favorite rolls, or on a bed of greens .
Store any leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container.