Description
Nostalgic summer memories blend perfectly with this classic chicken salad, offering a delightful medley of fresh ingredients and creamy textures. Crisp vegetables and tender chicken create a refreshing meal that satisfies your craving for comfort and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast
Fruits and Nuts:
- 3/4 cup (113 grams) small diced Granny Smith apple
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped pecans
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Craft a silky, harmonious base by whisking mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until thoroughly blended. Taste and adjust seasonings for optimal flavor profile.
- Ensure chicken is completely cooled, then dice into uniform bite-sized pieces. If using rotisserie chicken, carefully remove skin and bones before chopping. Incorporate chicken into the creamy mixture, ensuring thorough coating.
- Introduce textural complexity by gently folding diced Granny Smith apple, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans into the chicken mixture. Distribute ingredients evenly to guarantee balanced flavor in each spoonful.
- Serve immediately for maximum freshness. Present on soft dinner rolls, croissants, or atop crisp lettuce leaves with sliced tomatoes. Refrigerate any remaining salad in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- Customize the dressing’s tanginess by adjusting the amount of dijon mustard and Greek yogurt for a personalized flavor profile.
- Ensure chicken is completely cooled to prevent the creamy base from becoming runny and maintain the salad’s ideal texture.
- Swap pecans with almonds or walnuts for different nutty undertones, catering to personal preferences or available ingredients.
- Keep the salad fresh by storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator, consuming within 3-4 days for optimal taste and food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg