Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing
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Author: Kimberly | Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes (to toast pecans) | Total Time: 15 minutes | Yield: 4 servings
Category: Main Course | Method: No-cook | Cuisine: American
Description
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a quick, flavor-packed dish that balances sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy elements in every bite. Tender cooked chicken is paired with crisp mixed greens, chewy dried cranberries, and warm, toasted pecans, then brought together with a lightly sweetened, tangy poppy seed dressing. The result is a salad that feels fresh and satisfying without being heavy, making it ideal for an easy lunch, a light dinner, or even a casual gathering.
The optional additions of sliced apple, diced avocado, or crumbled feta allow you to customize the salad to your taste or to what you have on hand, adding extra layers of texture and flavor while keeping the core recipe simple and approachable.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (rotisserie chicken recommended)
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (e.g., baby spinach, arugula, or romaine)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/2 sliced apple
- Optional: 1/2 avocado, diced
- Optional: 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
Instructions
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