Wine Country Chicken Salad with Cranberries & Pecans

By cndoyle87

The cranberries, honey, celery and pecans add a tasty sweetness and crunchy texture to a traditional chicken salad. A perfect recipe for use with any leftover chicken you might have on hand.

Ingredients

• 4 cups chicken breast, cooked and chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 3/4 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup pecan, halved
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 teaspoon sugar
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl combine chicken, celery, cranberries and pecans; mix well.

In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, sugar, sea salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until blended and smooth. Stir in poppy seeds.

Pour over chicken mixture, tossing well.

Refrigerate 2-3 hours.

Serve chilled on lettuce leaves or use to make a sandwich.