Description
A sweet and savory chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken, pecans, cranberries, and a creamy honey-Dijon dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1 1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For serving (optional)
- Croissants or sandwich rolls with lettuce
- Thinly sliced apples
- Celery sticks
- Crackers
Instructions
1. Optional: Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Let cool and chop if needed.
2. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, pecans, dried cranberries, celery, mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, and lemon juice.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Start with about 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper, then adjust to taste.
4. Stir gently until everything is well coated.
5. Serve on croissants with lettuce or alongside apples, celery sticks, and crackers.
Notes
You can substitute pecans with sliced almonds, chopped pistachios, or diced walnuts.
Honey-roasted pecans also work well and can be used without toasting.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–5 days.
Nutrition values are estimates and may vary depending on ingredients used.