SONOMA CHICKEN SALAD

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After having the Sonoma Chicken Salad at Costco I was on a search to find a recipe to duplicate the taste. I found a good recipe on Wholefoods.com and tweaked it a bit. Of course, it's not exactly the same but I think it is very close. My sister says it reminds her of thanksgiving.

Provided by mamadelogan

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
5 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
3/4 cup pecan pieces, toasted
1 1/4 cups dried cranberries (craisins)
3 stalks celery

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds,garlic powder,onion powder, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to dress the salad. This can be prepared up to 2 days ahead.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F Place the chicken breasts in one layer in a baking dish with 1/2 cup water. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes until completely cooked through. Remove cooked chicken breasts from pan, cool at room temperature for 10 minutes, then cover and refrigerate.
  • When the chicken is cold, dice into bite-size pieces or shred and transfer to a large bowl. Stir in pecans, Craisins, celery and dressing.

bunnyb0n3z
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Ishaq Nazeer
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to get a healthy meal on the table quickly.


Meek Solj
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Jane Themba
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This salad is delicious! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit.


chunchun maru
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Mhiz Precious
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the flavor is amazing.


Beastmode _carry
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This salad was amazing! I made it for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


TEB SAKIB
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Such a great recipe! I've made it twice now and both times it was a hit. The first time I made it as written, and the second time I added some celery and grapes. Both versions were delicious. This is a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and eas