Description
Enjoy a refreshing and satisfying salad packed with tender chicken, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all drizzled with a creamy poppy seed dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., spinach, arugula, romaine)
For the Poppy Seed Dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, chopped celery, and red onion. Toss to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Poppy Seed Dressing:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, apple cider vinegar, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Divide the mixed salad greens among serving plates or bowls. Top with the chicken mixture. Drizzle the poppy seed dressing over the salad just before serving. Toss gently to combine if desired, or serve the dressing on the side.
Notes
For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise and yogurt. You can also add other fruits like apple slices or grapes for additional sweetness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes