Cranberries and Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Cranberries and Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors in every bite. Tender shredded chicken serves as the base, complemented by the tart chewiness of dried cranberries, the crispness of celery, and the nutty richness of pecans or walnuts. Fresh parsley and a hint of lemon juice brighten the homemade creamy dressing, made with a mix of tangy Greek yogurt and smooth mayonnaise. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 20 minutes, is a versatile addition to your meal prep routine—serve it chilled as a filling for sandwiches, a topping for salads, or a dip with crackers. Packed with protein and delightful textures, this chicken salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser and a must-try for your next lunch or light dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded or diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cups Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cups (diced) Celery
- 2 tablespoons (finely minced) Red onion
- 0.5 cups Chopped pecans or walnuts
- 0.5 cups Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cups Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons (adjust to taste) Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked and shredded (or diced) chicken breast.
Stir in the dried cranberries, diced celery, minced red onion, and chopped pecans or walnuts. Mix until evenly distributed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper, if necessary.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, atop a bed of lettuce, or alongside crackers for a light and flavorful option.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2146 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.3 g | 180% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.8 g | 79% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1820 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 93.2 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.5 g | ||
| Protein | 124.0 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 4.8 mg | 27% | |
| Potassium | 628 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
