Cranberry Chicken Salad

This easy Cranberry Chicken Salad is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, creamy, and crunchy. Made with cooked chicken, dried cranberries, celery, nuts, and a tangy mayo-mustard dressing, it’s a quick and nourishing meal for busy families. Great for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 0

Chill Time 30

Total Time 15

Course Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Whisk

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken shredded or chopped
0.5 cup dried cranberries
0.5 cup celery finely diced
0.25 cup red onion finely diced
0.5 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for lighter option
0.25 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon juice
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Chop the cooked chicken into small, bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Add dried cranberries, diced celery, red onion, and chopped nuts. Gently stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated without breaking the chicken apart.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, sprinkle nuts or seeds on just before serving. Serve on sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens. Best enjoyed within 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 420mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.5mg

Keyword chicken, Healthy, meal prep, Quick

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