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Noreen's Kitchen

Ingredients

Salad

2 cups grilled chicken, cut into cubes

2 Persian cucumbers, diced

1/2 cup shredded carrots

1/2 cup green grapes, halved

1/2 cup red pepper, diced

1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped

1/2 cup celery, chopped

1 medium red onion, quartered & sliced

1/2 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Dressing

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup buttermilk

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1/4 cup sugar or golden syrup

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon celery seed

1 tablespoon poppy seeds

Step by Step Instructions

Combine salad ingredients in a large bowl and toss well. Set aside.

Mix dressing ingredients together in a large jar or measuring jug and whisk together well to combine.

Serve dressing on the side or pour over the salad before serving.

ENJOY!

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Grilled Chicken & Pecan Mixed Salad