Description
Chicken salad is a classic dish that combines shredded rotisserie chicken, crunchy celery, toasted pecans, and sweet dried cranberries, all bound together with a creamy dressing. It’s versatile and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a salad topping.
Ingredients
- Rotisserie Chicken: Shredded or diced rotisserie chicken
- Pecans: Chopped pecans
- Dried Cranberries: Tart and chewy dried cranberries
- Celery: Sliced celery stalks
- Mayonnaise: Creamy mayonnaise
- Sour Cream: A dollop of sour cream
- Honey: A touch of honey
- Dijon Mustard: Adds flavor
- Poppy Seeds: (optional)
- Lemon Juice: A squeeze for brightness
- Salt and Pepper: To taste
Instructions
1. Make the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds (if using), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.
2. Add the Ingredients: Gently fold in the shredded chicken, chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and sliced celery until everything is coated.
3. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Serve chilled.
Notes
For optimal texture, avoid overmixing. Serve on bread, greens, or with crackers. This dish can be customized with fruits or different proteins.
- Prep Time: 30
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 50