Low Fat Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this irresistible Low Fat Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad, packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome goodness! Featuring tender cooked chicken breast, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and crisp celery, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between taste and nutrition. A creamy yet guilt-free dressing made with plain Greek yogurt and low-fat mayonnaise ties everything together beautifully, while a hint of lemon juice and fresh parsley adds brightness and freshness. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make chicken salad is ideal for meal prep or a light lunch, served atop crisp lettuce leaves for an extra burst of texture. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this dish is rich in protein, low in fat, and bursting with flavor—a truly satisfying yet nutritious choice!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 2 stalks Celery
- 3 stalks Green onion
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 6 leaves Lettuce leaves
Instructions
Begin by shredding or cutting the cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the celery and green onions and add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Add dried cranberries and chopped walnuts to the mixture.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, and lemon juice to form a creamy dressing.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper to taste, then pour it over the chicken mixture.
Gently stir all the ingredients together until the chicken and other components are evenly coated with the dressing.
Finely chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it on top, gently folding it into the salad.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the chilled chicken salad over fresh lettuce leaves for a low-fat, nutritious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.2 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.7 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 304 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 1810 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 75.9 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.6 g | ||
| Protein | 134.7 g | 269% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 287 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 792 mg | 17% | |
*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.
