Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • ½ cup seedless green grapes, halved
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt (or use all mayonnaise)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried parsley or dill
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, grapes, cranberries, and pecans.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for the best flavor.

Serving Ideas

  • On croissants or whole-grain bread
  • In lettuce wraps
  • With crackers
  • Stuffed into pita pockets
  • Over a bed of mixed greens

Storage

  • Refrigerate in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
  • Do not freeze, as the dressing may separate.

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