Description
Cranberry chicken salad made with tender chicken, dried cranberries, crunchy celery, and walnuts in a creamy dressing. This lightly sweet and savory recipe is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup plain yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces for even mixing.
2. Chop the celery into small pieces and roughly chop the walnuts for consistent texture.
3. In a bowl, mix yogurt or mayonnaise with lemon juice and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the chicken, dried cranberries, celery, and walnuts into the bowl.
5. Gently mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
7. Cover and refrigerate the salad for about 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
8. Serve chilled in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or over greens.
Notes
Soften cranberries slightly in warm water if they feel too firm.
Use chilled chicken for better texture.
Balance sweetness by adjusting cranberries to taste.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Fat: 19g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
Keywords: cranberry chicken salad, chicken cranberry salad, sweet chicken salad