Ingredients
– 2 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
– 2 stalks of celery, diced
– ½ cup chopped onion
– ½ cup dried cranberries
– ½ cup chopped pecans
– ¾ cup low-calorie mayonnaise or mayonnaise of your choice
– ⅛ teaspoon salt (optional)
– ⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
1-First, in a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced celery, chopped onion, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans; stir to combine.
2-Then, add the mayonnaise, salt, and pepper to the chicken mixture.
3-Next, mix everything well to coat the ingredients evenly.
4-Finally, serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or on whole grain bread for a complete meal. The total time required is approximately 15 minutes, so it’s perfect for a quick lunch. If you’re adapting for a vegan version, swap in chickpeas or tofu and use vegan mayo to keep it simple.
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🍗 Use rotisserie chicken or slow-cooked chicken breasts for convenience and flavor.
🥄 Replace half the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt to reduce fat content.
🍏 Add diced apple or drained crushed pineapple to enhance flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-fat
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 234 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 21 mg