Description
A delightful chicken salad featuring tender chicken and sweet-tart cranberries, perfect for any casual meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded)
- 1 cup cranberries (dried or fresh)
- 1/2 cup celery (diced)
- 1/4 cup nuts (almonds or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional for sweetness)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Poach or roast raw chicken until fully cooked and allow it to cool before shredding.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, cranberries, celery, and nuts. Pour the dressing over the top.
- Mix Well: Gently stir everything together until the chicken is well coated with the dressing.
- Chill: For the best flavor, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For a fresher taste, add the dressing just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg