Harvest Chicken Salad Recipe
A refreshing and flavorful Harvest Chicken Salad combining tender diced chicken breasts with crisp apple, celery, green onions, dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans, all tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a wholesome snack, this salad offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with a delightful crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes (for cooking chicken breasts if not pre-cooked)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad
- 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and diced
- 1 diced apple, such as Honeycrisp
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Dressing
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or whole milk preferred)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: Combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper in a glass measuring cup or bowl. Whisk thoroughly until the dressing is smooth and well blended. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cooked chicken, diced apple, celery, green onions, dried cranberries, and pecans.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients. Stir gently but thoroughly until every ingredient is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Final Adjustments and Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if necessary. Serve immediately, or refrigerate covered for up to 3-4 days. For best pecan crunch, add pecans just before serving if preparing in advance.
Notes
- Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- To keep pecans crunchy when storing leftovers or making ahead, add them just before serving.
- Dried cranberries may bleed color onto other ingredients if mixed in too early; add them last if this is a concern.
Keywords: Harvest Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad with Apples, Healthy Chicken Salad, Fall Salad, Greek Yogurt Dressing, Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
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