A sweet and savory chicken salad tossed in a creamy homemade poppy seed dressing. Great on its own, in a sandwich, or over a bed of greens!
Ingredients
For the chicken salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the poppy seed dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1–1½ tsp poppy seeds
- Pinch of salt
Directions
- Make the dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and salt until smooth. Set aside. - Assemble the salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, and red onion.
Pour the dressing over the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. - Chill and serve:
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve on croissants, sandwich bread, lettuce wraps, or over a bed of mixed greens.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Calories and Servings:
Serves 4
Approx. 330–350 calories per serving
Let me know if you want a version with apples or a make-ahead tip for parties!