Simplified Festive Chicken Salad (Printable)

Tender chicken with fruits and nuts served in crisp lettuce cups, perfect for festive occasions.

# 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)

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the chicken, celery, grapes, cranberries, nuts, and spring onions until evenly distributed.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as preferred.
05 - Spoon equal portions of the chicken salad into each lettuce leaf to create individual cups.
06 - Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh parsley or dill over the cups and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Bright and refreshing flavors
  • Easy and quick to prepare
02 -
  • Substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • Replace nuts with toasted seeds for a nut-free version
03 -
  • Use fresh lettuce leaves for the best crunch and appearance
  • Chill the salad before assembling for a refreshing taste
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