Chicken Salad with Pecans, Cranberries, and Pomegranate

Chicken Salad with Pecans, Cranberries, and Pomegranate

Ingredients:

• Salad:
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
  • 1/2 cup pecans, halved
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 4 cups fresh lettuce leaves (such as romaine or butter lettuce)
• Dressing:
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Chicken:
   • Cook the chicken breast by boiling, grilling, or baking until fully cooked. Let it cool and then dice or shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
2. Prepare the Dressing:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and apple cider vinegar until well combined.
   • Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
3. Assemble the Salad:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced or shredded chicken with the prepared dressing. Mix until the chicken is well coated with the dressing.
   • Add the pecans, dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and chia seeds to the bowl. Gently toss to combine.
4. Prepare the Lettuce:
   • Arrange the fresh lettuce leaves on a large serving platter or individual plates.
5. Serve the Salad:
   • Spoon the chicken mixture over the bed of lettuce.
   • Garnish with additional pecans, cranberries, pomegranate seeds, and chia seeds if desired.

Enjoy your vibrant and nutritious chicken salad as a main course or a side dish!