Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is perfect on a croissant or just eaten with a fork!
I was shopping at Costco a few weekends ago grazing my way through all the samples. Â 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 Cranberry Pecan 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
Chunked chicken with dried cranberries and pecans
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries lightly chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken cubed
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon dried mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoon green onions sliced
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 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.
You might also like these other wonderful salads:
37 Comments
SusanM
August 24, 2018 at 2:03 pmI 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
August 25, 2018 at 6:14 amThanks 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! 🙂
Kim | Low Carb Maven
April 27, 2016 at 8:35 amHi 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
April 27, 2016 at 6:08 pmI have also had chicken salad with grapes! Totally forgot about that until you mentioned it! I loved that version too!
Smitha
April 27, 2016 at 4:11 amSalad is wildly tempting. loved the sald so much i feel hungry. Need a similar one to satisfy my craving
Amanda
April 26, 2016 at 6:41 amThis 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
April 26, 2016 at 1:47 amIndeed this is a droolicious chicken salad, Kathy. Chunks of chicken + dried cranberries +crunchy pecans and fresh basil? So much in love with this! 🙂
Kathy
April 26, 2016 at 4:36 amThat pretty much sums up our feelings too!
Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks
April 25, 2016 at 5:49 pmI’ve had that chicken salad sample at the Costco! I am absolutely 100% positive that your homemade version is so much better!
Kathy
April 26, 2016 at 4:37 amOh good….I’m glad I made my own!
mira
April 25, 2016 at 2:11 pmThat’s exactly how I like my chicken salad! On a croissant, too! Looks delicious!
Kathy
April 26, 2016 at 4:38 amThe croissant are a rare treat in our house. It really was wonderful with the chicken salad.
Smitha
April 25, 2016 at 10:00 amIam 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
April 26, 2016 at 4:41 amThanks! 🙂
Katie Crenshaw
April 25, 2016 at 9:00 amKathy, this chicken salad looks fabulous!!! I live the addition of cranberries and pecans! Thanks for the yummy recipe!
Kathy
April 25, 2016 at 8:44 pmThe cranberries and pecans make this a winner!
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April 25, 2016 at 7:48 amYep, I’m drooling…all over my keyboard! Nothing like a good homemade chicken salad, I always say! De-lish!!
Kathy
April 26, 2016 at 4:41 amSorry about causing all that drool! Just trying to make you hungry 🙂
Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary
April 25, 2016 at 6:50 amNo offense to Costco, but I’m positive you chicken salad blows theirs right outta the water, Kathy! This looks so delicious and flavorful, dear! Chicken salad heaven up in here! Cheers, friend! 😉
Kathy
April 26, 2016 at 4:42 amAbsolute Heaven!
David @ Spiced
April 25, 2016 at 5:16 amThis sounds like one amazing chicken salad, Kathy! The pecans in there would give this one an excellent crunch. Well done! And wouldn’t you know it, but we made a chicken salad this weekend, too. I didn’t take pictures (maybe next time), but apparently we are both craving some chicken salad right now! 🙂
Kathy
April 26, 2016 at 4:42 amI always love a little flavorful crunch!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden
April 25, 2016 at 4:09 amI love how you put this “salad” on a croissant! I love those. This looks like what I’m hoping Bob Evans makes (don’t mock me for eating there, kids eat free on Tuesdays, ha) The cranberries give it a real punch too! Yum.
Kathy
April 25, 2016 at 4:39 amNo judging here….if kids eat free, it’s good for me 🙂
Miriam @londonkitchendiaries.com
April 25, 2016 at 1:13 amI was already drooling when I saw the feature image 😉 Love the combination of pecans and dried cranberries ♡
Kathy
April 25, 2016 at 4:36 amPecans and cranberries are great together!
Manali @ CookWithManali
April 24, 2016 at 9:22 pmThe cranberries in there sound awesome!
Kathy
April 26, 2016 at 4:43 amThey add such a colorful sweetness!
Jess @ Sweetest Menu
April 24, 2016 at 5:45 pmKathy, I just love your new website! It looks fantastic! As does this delicious salad. What a delightful combo!
Kathy
April 24, 2016 at 6:26 pmThanks for noticing! I have made some changes 🙂 I’m glad you like it!
Dawn
April 24, 2016 at 8:24 amYes, I CAN imagine how awesome this is, especially since you have it served on a buttery croissant. Totally want this right now 🙂 !! Yum!
Kathy
April 24, 2016 at 6:28 pmThanks, Dawn! My kids loved the chicken salad on the croissants!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen
April 24, 2016 at 5:25 amI’m drooling, I’m drooling! This sounds fabulous Kathy! I make chicken salad quite often, but now mine sounds so boring against this one! Love the pecans and the cranberries! On my list!
Adina
April 24, 2016 at 12:28 amI am drooling, I love this kind of salad. And the buns look great too, croissant-like, never had any like that.
Kathy
April 24, 2016 at 4:38 amIt has quickly become a favorite in our house!
Fran @ G'day Souffle'
April 23, 2016 at 2:56 pmI tend to nosh all day on dried cranberries (I can’t resist walking by the bag of cranberries without having some). I should definitely build on this and include them in a salad. Looks simple and delicious!
Kathy
April 23, 2016 at 6:12 pmI love dried cranberries too! They add a sweet touch to this chicken salad.