Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe makes lunch feel fancy, sweet, crunchy, and slightly dramatic, just like your favorite accessories.
You mix vegan chicken, tart cranberries, toasted pecans, creamy dressing, creating salad that refuses to feel boring.
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe
This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Recipe combines vegan chicken, dried cranberries, pecans, and creamy dairy-free dressing for a flavorful plant-based dish.
Ingredients
Method
- Heat skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
- Cook vegan chicken strips for 5 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Add mayonnaise and lemon juice to mixing bowl.
- Stir salt and pepper into dressing.
- Slice vegan chicken into small pieces.
- Add chicken, cranberries, pecans, and celery to bowl.
- Mix until evenly combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill briefly before serving if desired.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 300Total Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 21g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin E: 12%Iron: 14%
Magnesium: 12%
Potassium: 10%
Vitamin C: 8%
Additional notes / tips
- Toast pecans for deeper flavor.
- Add diced apple for sweetness.
- Serve with whole-grain crackers.
- Sprinkle parsley for freshness.
- Chill salad before serving for better texture.
