Looking for a delicious salad that’s both satisfying and fresh?

This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing is a perfect combination of fresh, savory, and sweet—making it the ideal dish for lunch, dinner, or as a light appetizer! The chicken adds protein, the cranberries provide a delightful tartness, and the pecans give a satisfying crunch. Here’s how to make it:

Ingredients:

For the Salad:

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed (can be grilled, rotisserie, or baked)
• 1 ½ cups mixed greens (like spinach, arugula, or spring mix)
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
• ½ apple, thinly sliced (optional, for added sweetness)
• ½ cup crumbled feta cheese or goat cheese (optional)
• 1 small cucumber, sliced
• 1/4 red onion, thinly sliced (optional)

For the Poppy Seed Dressing:

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
• 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup for a vegan version)
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

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