Healthy Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe with Pecans
This healthy chicken salad with cranberries and pecans is bursting with fresh and seasonal flavors. Delicious crunchy yet smooth texture makes this flavorful meal an easy lunch option when you want a high-protein meal prep recipe you can make quickly!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 233kcal
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups low-fat cottage cheese
- 0.5 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt add more for a creamier texture.
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 medium apple grated
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup pecans chopped and toasted if desired
- ¼ cup parsley chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast pecans in a 250 F oven for 5-10 minutes while you wash and prep the other ingredients.⅓ cup pecans
- Add all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.0.75 cups low-fat cottage cheese, 0.5 cups nonfat plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup dried cranberries, 2 cups cooked chicken, 1 medium apple, 2 tablespoon mayonnaise, ⅓ cup pecans, ¼ cup parsley, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, salt and pepper
Notes
Store leftover cranberry chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Add additional Greek yogurt for a creamier texture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 14.2g | Protein: 22.6g | Fat: 10.4g
