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 Oriental Chicken Salad, Pasta and Pea Salad and Black Bean Salad.
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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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Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says
No 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 says
Absolute Heaven!
David @ Spiced says
This 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 says
I always love a little flavorful crunch!
Laura ~ Raise Your Garden says
I 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 says
No judging here....if kids eat free, it's good for me 🙂
Miriam @londonkitchendiaries.com says
I was already drooling when I saw the feature image 😉 Love the combination of pecans and dried cranberries ♡
Kathy says
Pecans and cranberries are great together!
Manali @ CookWithManali says
The cranberries in there sound awesome!
Kathy says
They add such a colorful sweetness!
Jess @ Sweetest Menu says
Kathy, I just love your new website! It looks fantastic! As does this delicious salad. What a delightful combo!
Kathy says
Thanks for noticing! I have made some changes 🙂 I'm glad you like it!
Dawn says
Yes, I CAN imagine how awesome this is, especially since you have it served on a buttery croissant. Totally want this right now 🙂 !! Yum!
Kathy says
Thanks, Dawn! My kids loved the chicken salad on the croissants!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I'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 says
I am drooling, I love this kind of salad. And the buns look great too, croissant-like, never had any like that.
Kathy says
It has quickly become a favorite in our house!
Fran @ G'day Souffle' says
I 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 says
I love dried cranberries too! They add a sweet touch to this chicken salad.