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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe
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Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad With Poppy Seed Dressing Recipe

 

Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts.

Drizzle with salt and pepper as per your taste.

1 tablespoon of olive oil.

Consider adding one teaspoon of dried thyme for an extra touch of flavor.

For the Salad:

1 cup mayonnaise.

1/4 cup of Dijon mustard.

2 tablespoons of honey.

1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar.

Add a sprinkle of salt and pepper to suit your liking.

2 cups of tender, succulent shredded chicken.

1/2 cup dried cranberries.

1/2 cup of pecans, chopped and toasted to perfection.

1/4 cup of red onion, finely chopped.

2 celery stalks, finely chopped.

Consider adding fresh parsley as a garnish, if desired.

For the Poppy Seed Dressing:

1/3 cup of olive oil.

3 tablespoons of white wine vinegar.

2 tablespoons of honey.

1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.

1 tablespoon of poppy seeds.

Drizzle with salt and pepper to suit your taste.

Instructions

Get ready to cook the chicken:

Add a touch of flavor to the chicken breasts with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and dried thyme.

Warm up a bit of olive oil in a skillet on medium-high heat. Ensure that the chicken is cooked for 2-3 minutes on each side.

Place in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes or until fully cooked. Finely separate the chicken into small pieces.

Prepare the Poppy Seed Dressing:

Combine olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk together. Put it aside.

Time to whip up a delicious salad:

Combine shredded chicken, dried cranberries, toasted pecans, red onion, and celery in a large bowl.

Prepare the Salad:

Drizzle the Poppy Seed Dressing onto the salad and mix until evenly covered.

Relax and Present:

Chill the salad for a minimum of 30 minutes prior to serving, allowing the flavors to blend.

Feel free to add a touch of fresh parsley as a final touch before serving.

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