Festive Chicken Salad

Celebrate the season with this vibrant and flavorful Festive Chicken Salad, a dazzling medley of textures and tastes perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender, diced chicken breast, crisp celery, juicy red grapes, tangy dried cranberries, and crunchy roasted pecans, this salad is a delightful harmony of savory and sweet. A creamy yet light dressing made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and a splash of lemon juice ties it all together, delivering a zesty, refreshing finish. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with wholesome ingredients, this versatile dish can be served over a bed of mixed greens, enjoyed on its own, or transformed into a sandwich or wrap. Perfect for holiday gatherings, meal prepping, or everyday lunches, this chicken salad is as festive as it is satisfying.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
• 1 cup Celery
• 1 cup Red grapes (halved)
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Roasted pecans
• 2 stalks Green onion (sliced)
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Thinly slice the celery and green onion, then add them to the bowl with the chicken.

Step 3

Add the halved red grapes, dried cranberries, and roasted pecans to the bowl.

Step 4

In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the chicken and mix gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt, pepper, or a touch of honey for sweetness.

Step 7

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve over a bed of mixed greens or enjoy on its own. Optionally, use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1946.2 grams (1946.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2542

Total Fat 143.60g	184%
Saturated Fat 16.30g	82%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 411mg	137%
Sodium 2204mg	96%
Total Carbohydrate 172.20g	63%
Dietary Fiber 36.70g	131%
Total Sugars 99.10g
Protein 147.10g	294%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1031mg	79%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 3714mg	79%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.3%

Protein: 22.9%

Carbs: 26.8%