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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad in a roll on a metal serving platter
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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad

This Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad is a classic for good reason. Shredded chicken, celery, onion, cranberries, celery and plenty of seasonings get mixed into a creamy dressing to create the most flavorful chicken salad you will ever have!! This one is always a favorite!
Course Brunch, Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Brunch Recipes, cold chicken salad, Easy Lunch Recipes, Easy recipes, Lunch recipes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 5 Servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups shredded chicken
  • 1/3 cup celery chopped
  • ¼ cup red onion chopped
  • 1/3 cup chopped toasted pecans
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 2/3 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon celery seed
  • Half a lemon juiced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine the chicken, celery, onion, pecans and cranberries.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, garlic salt, celery seed and lemon juice.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss to combine.
  • Chill in refrigerator for 1 hour at least.
  • Serve!