this was delicious! i too would go a slightly lighter on the mayo/honey mixture...and i only had regular honey so i added a splash of fresh orange juice and rind. WOW!!!! it was spectacular! highly recommend this.
Honey Chicken Salad
The mayonnaise-and-honey mixture is reminiscent of poppy seed dressing. Reduce the amount of honey for a less sweet taste.
Yield: Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 3 celery ribs, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup orange-blossom honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- Garnish: chopped toasted pecans
Preparation
- Stir together first 4 ingredients.
- Whisk together mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients. Add to chicken mixture, stirring gently until combined. Garnish, if desired.
Honey Chicken Salad Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Main Dishes, Salads
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Quick/Easy
- CUISINE: American
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Poultry
- PUBLICATION: Southern Living
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