Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Delight
This easy and refreshing chicken salad combines tender shredded chicken with sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans, dressed in a luscious mayo mixture. Perfect when served on croissants or crackers for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Chicken Salad:
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Dressing:
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
For Chicken Salad:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix shredded chicken, cranberries, pecans, and celery together thoroughly.
For Dressing:
- In another bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper until blended.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken blend and mix well until everything is coated evenly.
- Cover the chicken salad and place it in the refrigerator for a few hours, allowing the flavors to combine.
- Serve the salad on croissants, bread, or alongside crackers for a delightful experience.