Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

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5.0

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    295 kcal

  • Course

    Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

This cool and refreshing chicken salad combines cranberries and pecans in a traditional chicken salad recipe for the best combination of sweet and savory! Try it on a salad, sandwich, or with crackers and veggies.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken shredded or chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries (or craisins)
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
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Instructions

  1. Mix mayonnaise, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small bowl until combined.
  2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, pecans, cranberries and green onions. Pour the mayo mixture over it and stir until evenly coated.
  3. Refrigerate and allow flavors to combine for at least 30 minutes. Serve on salad greens, as a sandwich or with crackers.

Optional

  1. Toast the pecans before adding to the mixture by heating them in a skillet over medium heat. Stir regularly, cooking for about 4-6 minutes or until they start to darken on the edges and smell nutty.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 295kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Sodium 311mg (13%) Potassium 362mg (10%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 201IU (4%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 19mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 295 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 295kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Sodium 311mg 13%
Potassium 362mg 8%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 201IU 4%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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