Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is perfect on a croissant or just eaten with a fork! Made with chunks of chicken, dried cranberries and chopped pecans.
I was shopping at Costco a few weekends ago grazing my way through all the samples. One of the samples being offered was Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad. I thought it sounded great, but I didn't give it a try. I have a slight aversion to meats that come out of a foil pouch and have a shelf life.
I know it's probably all okay, but I just can't do it. That sample station did give me inspiration though! I came home and made my own chicken salad and you know what? It is pretty awesome!
Just imagine: Chunks of chicken, dried cranberries, crunchy pecans and green onions combined in a light dressing. Are you drooling yet?
Ways to eat Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
- Add to a croissant with crisp lettuce
- Wrap in lettuce leaves for a lettuce wrap
- Roll in a tortilla with lettuce for a tortilla wrap
- Serve with crackers
- Eat straight from the bowl
- Serve in a hollowed out tomato
- On homemade sandwich bread
Other great salads to try include
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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried cranberries (lightly chopped)
- ½ cup pecans (chopped)
- 2 cups cooked chicken (cubed)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon dried mustard
- ½ teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon green onions (sliced)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place cranberries, pecans and chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar together.
- Add mayonnaise mixture and green onions to chicken mixture, stir lightly.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
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SusanM says
I always read reviews before trying a recipe to see if there's any issues folks ran into, but it looks like all the commenters were busy drooling over the luscious photos! I actually made your recipe with the leftovers from a Costco chicken, oh my goodness is it ever good! I like that there's not too much mayo and I'm making it every week now as a great lunch, summer dinner, or snack on crackers. Thanks for sharing this terrific recipe!!
Kathy says
Thanks for your lovely comment! I'm glad to know the recipe was loved as much by you as it is by us! Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback! 🙂
SusanM says
Kathy, my 21-yr-old son has been stopping by for curbside sandwiches before he goes to work each night, and he still requests this as his favorite. He likes it with extra cranberries. I don't want to burn him out so we're going to try your Chicken Caesar wrap this week for a little variety. Thank you for helping me stay connected to my big kid, and provide a homey touch during his night-shift isolation made deeper with this pandemic. I'm finding home baking is also a big hit with his co-workers, so we're going to try the carrot cookies this week too! Thank you for sharing all these lovely recipes on your site.
Kathy says
Thank you!!! I love how you are able to still connect with your son even during these times! There's nothing better than food to say, I love you! 🙂
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
Hi Kathy. I feel the same about food in a pouch. Lol. My mother used to make a similar chicken salad with pecans and grapes. I think the cranberries sounds so much nicer and I love the idea of enjoying the salad on croissants which have to be the best invention evvver. Thanks for a great recipe.
Kathy says
I have also had chicken salad with grapes! Totally forgot about that until you mentioned it! I loved that version too!
Smitha says
Salad is wildly tempting. loved the sald so much i feel hungry. Need a similar one to satisfy my craving
Amanda says
This is definitely my kind of chicken salad. I love all the flavors you have going on here. The pecans and cranberries sound great!
Anu - My Ginger Garlic Kitchen says
Indeed this is a droolicious chicken salad, Kathy. Chunks of chicken + dried cranberries +crunchy pecans and fresh basil? So much in love with this! 🙂
Kathy says
That pretty much sums up our feelings too!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says
I've had that chicken salad sample at the Costco! I am absolutely 100% positive that your homemade version is so much better!
Kathy says
Oh good....I'm glad I made my own!
mira says
That's exactly how I like my chicken salad! On a croissant, too! Looks delicious!
Kathy says
The croissant are a rare treat in our house. It really was wonderful with the chicken salad.
Smitha says
Iam a lover of such healthy salads. This one is colorful and appetizing kathy. Iam drooling over. Feel like tossing one and satisfy my craving
Kathy says
Thanks! 🙂
Katie Crenshaw says
Kathy, this chicken salad looks fabulous!!! I live the addition of cranberries and pecans! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
Kathy says
The cranberries and pecans make this a winner!
annie@ciaochowbambina says
Yep, I'm drooling...all over my keyboard! Nothing like a good homemade chicken salad, I always say! De-lish!!
Kathy says
Sorry about causing all that drool! Just trying to make you hungry 🙂