Simplified Festive Chicken Salad (Print Version)

Tender chicken mixed with fruits and nuts in crisp lettuce cups for a fresh, vibrant dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Salad

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
02 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
03 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
04 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries
05 - 1/4 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, roughly chopped
06 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced

→ Dressing

07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon honey
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ For Serving

13 - 6 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine)
14 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the chicken, celery, grapes, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and spring onions until evenly distributed.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients uniformly.
04 - Taste the mixture and adjust salt and pepper as needed.
05 - Spoon the dressed chicken salad evenly into each lettuce leaf, forming individual cups.
06 - Top with chopped fresh parsley or dill if desired and serve immediately.

# Top Tips:

01 -
  • Tender chicken with bright fruits
  • Crunchy nuts in crisp lettuce cups
02 -
  • Contains eggs (mayonnaise), tree nuts (pecans or walnuts), and dairy (Greek yogurt)
  • Substitute nuts with toasted seeds for nut-free versions
03 -
  • For nut-free versions, replace nuts with seeds
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time
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