It s also perfect for picnics and potlucks. Cranberry pecan chicken salad has tender bites of chicken in a creamy tangy dressing dotted with fresh apples crisp celery and sweet dried cranberries. If not even a bed of lettuce will be satisfying. Serve it on croissants rolls as a wrap or a bed of lettuce. 1 3 cup finely chopped purple onion optional.
1 4 teaspoon seasoned salt like lawry s or to taste. Make the salad in a large skillet toast the walnuts over medium high stirring constantly until golden about 8 minutes. Scrape onto a plate and let cool. Chicken salad can be made a million different ways but this is my classic the one i come back to again and again. A light chicken salad with the sweetness of dried cranberries and the crunch of pecans can be served as a sandwich filling or eaten as is.
How to serve cranberry chicken salad. Let cool then dice chicken. Drain artichokes and pat dry with paper towels. Instructions pull chicken and toss with. 1 3 cup chopped pecans.
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It s easy to make ahead on busy days or for entertaining. Finely chopped onion 1 3 c. 13 oz can of chicken breast chunks drained or 2 cooked chicken breasts chopped 1 2 c. Substitute 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans for almonds and 1 14 oz can artichoke hearts for cranberries. This cranberry chicken salad with pecans recipe is so creamy and filled with cranberries celery toasted pecans orange zest and poppy seeds.
This simple and tasty cranberry chicken salad is a great fridge staple for a quick protein filled snack or sandwich filling. Diced celery 1 2 c. 3 cups shredded cooked chicken. Even better if chilled for several hours. Cranberry pecan chicken salad is simple delicious and comforting recipe to whip up in a pinch.
This is an excellent way to use leftover chicken or make the salad with leftover turkey. The crunchy apples cranberries and nuts make it extra special. If you have the choice of using a croissant i highly suggest it. 1 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar. 1 4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
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1 4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Lemon juice pinch of salt. How to serve cranberry chicken salad. 1 4 teaspoon seasoned salt like lawry s or to taste. It s also perfect for picnics and potlucks.