Cranberry-Pecan Chicken Salad

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
15%
Cranberry-Pecan Chicken Salad
20 min.
8
652kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary journey with our Cranberry-Pecan Chicken Salad! Perfectly tailored for those seeking a gluten-free and dairy-free option, this salad encapsulates the essence of flavorful, wholesome cooking. In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant dish that will impress your family, friends, or anyone fortunate enough to join you for a meal. With its wonderful combination of tender, shredded chicken, crunchy pecans, and the sweetness of dried cranberries, every bite offers a burst of flavor that is simply irresistible.

This chicken salad is not just a feast for the palate but also a balanced meal, packing a hearty punch of protein, healthy fats, and satisfying carbs, making it the perfect lunch, main dish, or dinner option. Whether you’re preparing a picnic, a light dinner, or even a casual gathering, this recipe is incredibly versatile. Serve it on a bed of greens, in a wrap, or simply enjoy it on its own—the choice is yours!

Let’s embark on a culinary adventure, creating a dish that not only nourishes the body but also delights the senses. With ingredients that come together in harmony, this Cranberry-Pecan Chicken Salad is sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Get ready to impress with this simple yet delicious addition to your mealtime repertoire!

Ingredients

  • rib celery stalks diced
  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  •  spring onion thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup dijon honey mustard 
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 1.5 cups pecans toasted chopped
  • ounce cranberries dried sweetened

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Stir together 8 cups chopped cooked chicken; 3 celery ribs, diced; 5 green onions, thinly sliced; 1 1/2 cups chopped, toasted pecans; 1 (6-ounce) package sweetened dried cranberries; 1 cup mayonnaise; and 1/2 cup Sweet-Hot Honey Mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and chill up to 3 days.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories652kcal
    Protein22.81%
    Fat60.54%
    Carbs16.65%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    15.5
    Glycemic Load
    0.28
    Inflammation Score
    -4
    Nutrition Score
    19.406956480897%

    Flavonoids

    Cyanidin
    2.12mg
    Delphinidin
    1.37mg
    Catechin
    1.34mg
    Epigallocatechin
    1.05mg
    Epicatechin
    0.15mg
    Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
    0.43mg
    Apigenin
    0.01mg
    Luteolin
    0.01mg
    Kaempferol
    0.1mg
    Myricetin
    0.51mg
    Quercetin
    1.76mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:651.53kcal
    32.58%
    Fat:43.84g
    67.44%
    Saturated Fat:6.98g
    43.62%
    Carbohydrates:27.13g
    9.04%
    Net Carbohydrates:24.02g
    8.74%
    Sugar:19.63g
    21.81%
    Cholesterol:116.76mg
    38.92%
    Sodium:363.18mg
    15.79%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:37.16g
    74.32%
    Vitamin K:63.54µg
    60.51%
    Vitamin B3:11.41mg
    57.04%
    Selenium:35.96µg
    51.38%
    Manganese:0.93mg
    46.49%
    Phosphorus:330.66mg
    33.07%
    Vitamin B6:0.63mg
    31.41%
    Zinc:3.06mg
    20.41%
    Copper:0.33mg
    16.38%
    Vitamin B5:1.62mg
    16.22%
    Vitamin B1:0.22mg
    14.61%
    Vitamin B2:0.25mg
    14.55%
    Magnesium:54.53mg
    13.63%
    Iron:2.42mg
    13.43%
    Fiber:3.11g
    12.44%
    Potassium:434.4mg
    12.41%
    Vitamin E:1.67mg
    11.11%
    Vitamin B12:0.44µg
    7.33%
    Folate:17.42µg
    4.35%
    Calcium:39.5mg
    3.95%
    Vitamin A:162.45IU
    3.25%
    Vitamin C:1.67mg
    2.02%
    Source:My Recipes