Smoked Sonoma Chicken Salad

Sonoma Chicken Salad is just one of those things I crave on a hot summer day. I love this chicken salad because of the balance of the sweet and tangy dressing with the pops of grapes and the crunch of celery and pecans.

I smoke my chicken on my Traeger which adds another layer of flavor. But, you can use just about any kind of chicken you have on hand. Rotisserie chicken is a fabulous option.

Whip up a batch and watch it disappear. This doesn't last long in my house.

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Smoked Sonoma Chicken Salad

Smoked chicken with dried cranberries, grapes, and toasted pecans

Course Brunch, Lunch, Salad, Snack

Cuisine American, Californian, Fresh

Keyword "Chicken Salad", Brunch, Chicken, Lunch, Rotisserie Chicken, Smoked Chicken, Somona Chicken Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Equipment

• 1 Large Bowl
• Measuring Cups
• 1 Large Spoon
• 1 Whisk

Ingredients

• 1 c. good quality full fat mayonnaise such as Best Foods
• 2 T. Dijon mustard
• 3 T. cider vinegar
• 3 T. honey
• 2 T. minced fresh chives
• ¼ t. celery salt
• ¼ t. ground black pepper
• 2 pounds of smoked chicken shredded or chopped
• 1 c. toasted rough chopped pecans
• 2 large celery sticks finely diced
• 1 cup red or green grapes cut in half or diced apples
• ¾ c. of dried cranberries reconstituted in hot water

Instructions

• In a large bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, honey, chives, celery salt, and black pepper.
• Add in the chicken, pecans, celery, grapes, and cranberry. Mix well so that everything is evenly combined.
• Chill for a few hours before serving.