Honey-Chicken Salad

The mayonnaise-and-honey mixture is reminiscent of poppy seed dressing. If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the amount of honey.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings

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  honey
• 1/4  teaspoon  salt
• 1/4  teaspoon  pepper
• Garnish: chopped toasted pecans

Preparation

1. Combine first 4 ingredients.

2. Whisk together mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients. Add to chicken mixture, stirring gently until combined. Garnish, if desired.

Teresa Mosher, Bradenton, Florida, Southern Living Our Readers' Top-Rated Recipes, Southern Living, JUNE 2006