Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad for Women Over 40 🩷
Creamy, crunchy, a little sweet, and packed with satisfying protein.
This is the kind of meal I love because it feels indulgent, but it is still simple enough for a busy week. I lost over 100 pounds after 40, and I did not do it by eating tiny, boring meals. I focused on protein, flavor, and food that actually kept me full.
Ingredients
For the salad
* 1½ pounds cooked chicken breast, shredded
* ¾ cup dried cranberries
* ¾ cup pecans, lightly toasted and chopped
* ½ cup celery, finely diced
* ½ cup green apple, diced
* ⅓ cup red onion, finely chopped
* 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
For the creamy dressing
* ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
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* ⅓ cup mayonnaise
* 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
* 1 tablespoon honey
* 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
* ½ teaspoon garlic powder
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon black pepper
Directions
1. Add the shredded chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery, apple, red onion, and parsley to a large bowl.
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