cranberry pecan chicken salad

cranberry pecan chicken salad

Ingredients

Chicken Salad

  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
    (use no-sugar-added if possible)
  • ½ cup pecans, chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 green onions, sliced

Creamy Dressing

  • ¾ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1–2 tsp monk fruit or erythritol (optional)
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dressing

In a bowl whisk together:

  • Greek yogurt
  • mayo
  • Dijon mustard
  • lemon juice
  • sweetener
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • pepper

until smooth.


2. Combine Salad

In a large bowl add:

  • chicken
  • cranberries
  • pecans
  • celery
  • green onions

Pour dressing over top.

Mix until evenly coated.


3. Chill

Refrigerate 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.


Serving Ideas

Serve:

  • in lettuce wraps
  • over spinach
  • inside low-carb tortillas
  • stuffed into avocado halves
  • with cucumber slices or celery sticks

Approximate Nutrition (per serving)

Varies by ingredients used.

Estimated:

  • Protein: 28–35g
  • Net carbs: 4–7g
  • Fat: 16–22g

Lower-Carb Tips

  • Use very small amounts of cranberries for flavor.
  • Choose unsweetened dried cranberries when possible.
  • Add extra celery for crunch without carbs.

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