Description
Cranberry Pecan Chicken Salad Crostini is a delightful appetizer that combines the savory flavors of chicken salad with the sweetness of cranberries and the crunch of pecans, all served on crispy crostini.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 baguette, sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
- Olive oil for brushing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the baguette slices in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden and crispy.
- Remove the crostini from the oven and let them cool slightly.
- Top each crostini with a generous spoonful of the cranberry pecan chicken salad mixture.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier option, you can use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- This recipe can be made ahead of time; just assemble the chicken salad and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like celery or green onions for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crostini
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg