Tender chicken mixed with fruits, nuts, and creamy dressing in crisp lettuce cups, perfect for festive occasions.
# Components:
→ 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 (such as butter lettuce or romaine)
14 - Fresh parsley or dill, chopped (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, celery, grapes, dried cranberries, toasted nuts, and spring onions until well incorporated.
02 - Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Taste and modify salt and pepper as needed to suit preference.
05 - Spoon the chicken salad mixture into individual lettuce leaves, shaping them as cups.
06 - Top with chopped parsley or dill if desired and serve immediately.
