Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad (Cape Cod Chicken Salad)

Name: Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad (Cape Cod Chicken Salad)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving
Ingredients: 1 Cooked Chicken Breast; ¼ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup pecans, walnuts, or other nuts; 1 celery stalk; 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon honey; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
2
Calories
320 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
International

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad (Cape Cod Chicken Salad)

Demi Nguyen

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This simple Cape Cod Chicken salad is a Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad that's a healthier, lower fat recipe than so many other chicken salad recipes that are swimming in mayo. In just 10 minutes you'll make a Thanksgiving inspired chicken salad with cranberries and pecans and celery to pack into a sandwich or go light with just a bit of lettuce.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Cooked Chicken Breast cubed, about 1.5 cups
¼ cup dried cranberries chopped
¼ cup pecans, walnuts, or other nuts toasted and chopped
1 celery stalk chopped fine
1 tablespoon mayonnaise plus more if desired
1 teaspoon honey optional
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Put the chopped chicken, cranberries, nuts, and celery into a medium bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, salt and pepper, and honey if using, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to three days

Notes

Just like humans, chicken breasts come in a variety of sizes. The chicken breasts we buy are often large - about 8 to 10 ounces - so please adjust accordingly.
Check out this cast iron chicken breast recipe to learn how to make perfectly cooked chicken breasts every time.
Toasting the pecans makes them crispy and brings out their nutty flavor. You'll need about one-half cup of nuts for one quarter cup of chopped nuts.
This cranberry chicken salad recipe recipe calls for a small amount of mayonnaise just to hold the ingredients together. Feel free to increase the amount if you like your Cape Cod chicken salad with more mayo.
Serve as a sandwich, in a pita, or with just a bit of lettuce on the side.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 320kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 759mg (32%) Potassium 499mg (14%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 52IU (1%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 320 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	320kcal	16%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	26g	52%
Fat	18g	28%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	11g	65%
Monounsaturated Fat	3g	15%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	75mg	25%
Sodium	759mg	32%
Potassium	499mg	11%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	10g	20%
Vitamin A	52IU	1%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	24mg	2%
Iron	1mg	6%