Cranberry Chicken Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this creamy and tangy Cranberry Chicken Salad, a perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors! This recipe combines tender shredded chicken, chewy dried cranberries, crisp celery, and the subtle bite of red onion, all coated in a luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and a splash of lemon juice for a zesty kick. Chopped parsley adds a refreshing herbaceous note, while optional crunchy walnuts or pecans bring an irresistible texture. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile dish can be served as a sandwich filling, scooped over fresh greens, or savored straight from the bowl. Whether you're prepping for a picnic or looking for a quick and delicious lunch idea, this crowd-pleasing chicken salad is sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (shredded) Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 2 stalks (finely chopped) Celery
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley
- 0.25 cup Chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded cooked chicken, dried cranberries, chopped celery, red onion, and chopped nuts (if using). Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until all the ingredients are coated evenly.
Add the chopped parsley and fold it into the salad for a burst of freshness.
Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled on its own, as a sandwich filling, or over a bed of fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2061 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.4 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.9 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 417 mg | 139% | |
| Sodium | 1813 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.6 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.2 g | ||
| Protein | 129.2 g | 258% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 4.6 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 530 mg | 11% | |
*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.
