Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Serves: 4
Prep time: 5 minutes
Chill time: 1 hour

This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a classic for good reason. 

Shredded chicken, celery, onion, cranberries, celery and plenty of seasonings get mixed into a creamy dressing to create the most flavorful chicken salad you will ever have!!

This one is always a favorite!

How To Make Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

Ingredients for a chicken salad recipe arranged in bowls, including shredded chicken, mayonnaise, yogurt, pecans, cranberries, celery, red onion, lemon, spices, and sugar.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/3 cup celery, chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
  • Half a lemon, juiced

Step-by-Step Guide

In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, pecans and cranberries.

A glass bowl with chopped celery, red onion, dried cranberries, pecans, and shredded chicken. A smaller glass container holds a creamy dressing.

In a small bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, garlic salt, celery seed and lemon juice.

A glass bowl containing diced celery, chopped red onion, pecans, dried cranberries, and chicken, topped with a creamy dressing, on a white marble surface.

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.

A glass bowl filled with a creamy mixture containing chopped celery, onions, and what appears to be chicken salad on a white surface.

Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour at least.

Serve!

A chicken salad sandwich with cranberries and pecans on white bread sits on a white plate atop a red and white checkered napkin.

Tips and Tricks

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • You can a bit of red pepper flake for kick.
  • You can substitute the nuts if you prefer, almonds or walnuts would also work!
A sandwich with a creamy filling, cranberries, and pecans on white bread sits on a white plate atop a red plaid napkin, with iced tea, pecans, and cranberries nearby.

Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

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A chicken salad sandwich with cranberries and pecans on white bread sits on a white plate atop a red and white checkered napkin.
Prep Time:5 minutes
Chill Time:1 hour
Total Time:1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/3 cup celery chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
  • Half a lemon juiced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, pecans and cranberries.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, garlic salt, celery seed and lemon juice.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
  • Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour at least.
  • Serve!
Servings: 4 people

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