This is the BEST chicken salad. It could not be easier or more delicious. With chicken, cranberries, apples, and pecans, it’s wonderful on its own or as a sandwich!
This chicken salad could not be easier or more delicious. With chicken, cranberries, apples, and pecans, it's wonderful on its own or as a sandwich!
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 3 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup diced Granny Smith apple
- 10 ounce (1 can) white chunk chicken breast, drained, broken up into pieces
- baby spinach leaves , optional
- 4 croissants or soft dinner rolls , optional
Directions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayo, yogurt, mustard, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Gently fold in the cranberries, pecans, apple, and chicken.
- Eat as is or place on sliced croissants with some baby spinach or lettuce.
- Recipe Notes
- You can replace the canned chicken with grilled or baked chicken if you desire!
Recipe Adapted From The Best Chicken Salad @ bellyfull.net