Ingredients
For the Dressing:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoons honey (softened)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Salt, to taste
For the Salad:
4 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped (about 2 chicken breasts)
1 cup pecans, chopped
½ cup dried cranberries
4 green onions, chopped
Directions
1. Prepare the Dressing:
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, Dijon mustard, and poppy seeds until smooth and well combined. Season with salt to taste.
2. Assemble the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, pecans, dried cranberries, and green onions.
3. Toss with Dressing:
Pour the prepared poppy seed dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss everything together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.
4. Serve:
Serve the salad immediately or chill it in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors meld. This chicken salad is perfect served on its own, in sandwiches, or over greens.
