Maple Pecan Chicken Salad
Sweet and Savory Maple Pecan Chicken Salad with Apples and Greens
Ingredients:
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
1/2 apple, diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
4 cups mixed salad greens or spinach
Dressing:
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the chicken, pecans, apple, cranberries, green onions, and celery.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine.
Serve over a bed of mixed greens or spinach. Optional: drizzle with extra maple syrup and sprinkle with more pecans before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 0 minutes | Total Time: 15 minutes
Kcal: 360 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Sweet, savory, and irresistibly crunchy This Maple Pecan Chicken Salad is a fall-inspired favorite that works all year round!


