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Honey-Chicken Salad

Southern Living

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Prep: 20 min. The mayonnaise-and-honey mixture is reminiscent of poppy seed dressing. If you prefer a less sweet dressing, reduce the amount of honey.

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