Simplified Festive Chicken Salad Cups (Printable version)

Tender chicken combined with fresh fruits, nuts, and herbs in crisp lettuce cups for a vibrant starter.

# What you 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 (e.g., butter lettuce or romaine)
14 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional, for garnish)

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the chicken, celery, grapes, cranberries, nuts, and spring onions until evenly incorporated.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and fold gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and add additional salt or pepper as needed to enhance flavor.
05 - Spoon the dressed chicken salad evenly into lettuce leaves, forming individual cups.
06 - Top with chopped parsley or dill if desired and serve immediately for optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One pot meal
  • Freezer friendly
02 -
  • Contains eggs (mayonnaise), tree nuts (pecans or walnuts), and dairy (Greek yogurt).
  • For nut free or dairy free versions, substitute accordingly and check all labels for allergens.
03 -
  • For the best texture, use fresh lettuce leaves and ensure the chicken is well cooled before mixing.
  • Mix the dressing separately to achieve a smooth consistency.
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