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cranberry pecan chicken salad in a large white bowl
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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

A high protein salad filled with sweet and savory flavors and lots of texture and crunch. It is a great salad to meal prep and have throughout the week.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Julie Chiou

Ingredients 

  • 3 cups (375 g) shredded chicken
  • 130 grams chopped celery this was about 3 stalks of celery for me
  • 160 grams diced Granny smith apple this was 1 large apple for me
  • 1 large shallot finely chopped
  • 1 ½ cups (164 g) chopped pecans
  • 1 cup (121 g) dried cranberries
  • ½ cup (112 g) mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup (50 g) plain Greek yogurt
  • Ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Add shredded chicken to a large bowl then add all the other ingredients on top.
    3 cups shredded chicken, 130 grams chopped celery, 160 grams diced Granny smith apple, 1 large shallot, 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, 1 cup dried cranberries, ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt, Ground black pepper
    mayo and plain greek yogurt with freshly ground black pepper on top of diced apples, shallots, celery, pecans, cranberries, and shredded chicken in a large white bowl
  • Using a large spoon or spatula, toss the ingredients together until everything is evenly distributed and coated in the mayo and Greek yogurt.
    all the ingredients for the cranberry pecan chicken salad is mixed together in a large white bowl with a silicone spoon
  • Serve at room temperature or cover and put in the refrigerator for 1 hour to chill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (188 grams) | Calories: 519 kcal | Carbohydrates: 26 g | Protein: 21 g | Fat: 39 g | Saturated Fat: 5 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16 g | Trans Fat: 0.03 g | Cholesterol: 61 mg | Sodium: 193 mg | Potassium: 396 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 20 g

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