Holiday Chicken Salad

Perfect for festive gatherings or a quick, flavorful weekday meal, this Holiday Chicken Salad is a vibrant twist on the classic dish. Packed with tender shredded chicken, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, sweet dried cranberries, and earthy toasted pecans, each bite delivers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. The creamy yet tangy dressing—made with a blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—brings everything together with a rich, balanced sweetness. Whether served on fresh romaine lettuce, nestled in buttery croissants, or enjoyed solo, this crowd-pleasing salad is a versatile option for lunches or light dinners. With just 20 minutes of prep and a short chill time, it’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for the holidays and beyond!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
• 1 cup Red grapes, halved
• 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup Pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
• 2 stalks Green onion, finely sliced
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 6 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
• 4 pieces Croissants or sandwich bread (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, chopped celery, halved red grapes, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, and sliced green onions.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 5

Chill the chicken salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 6

Serve the chicken salad on a bed of romaine lettuce leaves, as a filling for croissants or sandwich bread, or simply on its own as a light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1683.2 grams (1683.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3865

Total Fat 204.30g	262%
Saturated Fat 47.50g	238%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 850mg	283%
Sodium 3358mg	146%
Total Carbohydrate 235.10g	85%
Dietary Fiber 20.20g	72%
Total Sugars 101.00g
Protein 249.90g	500%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 410mg	32%
Iron 16mg	87%
Potassium 3272mg	70%

*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: 48.7%

Protein: 26.5%

Carbs: 24.9%