Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken salad featuring a perfect balance of creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, sweet fruit, and crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked, chopped chicken breast (about 2 pounds)
- 3/4 cup small diced Granny Smith apple
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Fold in chopped cooked chicken until well coated.
- Add diced apple and mix gently to combine.
- Stir in dried cranberries and pecans, folding gently to avoid breaking them.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and develop flavor before serving.
Notes
- Customize with chopped celery, sliced grapes, or fresh dill if desired.
- Use certified gluten-free mayonnaise for gluten-free assurance.
- Tastes better after chilling; prepare up to 2 days in advance for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: chicken salad, creamy chicken salad, quick lunch, meal prep, gluten free