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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing

This chicken salad combines cooked chicken, pecans, dried cranberries, and green onions with a creamy honey-Dijon poppy seed dressing.

Dressing Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • Salt, to taste

Salad Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast, about 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  1. Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined.
  2. Combine the cooked chicken, pecans, cranberries, and green onions in a large bowl.
  3. Add the dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Taste and add more salt if needed.
  5. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until needed.

Return leftovers to the refrigerator promptly.