High Protein Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad that Inspires Freshness!
A refreshing and nutritious chicken salad packed with protein, cranberries, and pecans, perfect for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, diced celery, and diced red onion.
- Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding chopped apples or grapes.
- This salad can be served on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg