Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Recipe
This Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of flavors and textures, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Enjoy it on its own or as a sandwich filler for a versatile dish that’s great for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup mayo
- 1/4 cup greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 3/4 cup craisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 3 scallions, diced
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayo, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, garlic paste, salt, and pepper.
- Mix Ingredients: Add shredded chicken, craisins, walnuts, celery, and half of the scallions to the dressing; combine well.
- Serve: Portion the chicken salad onto bread with lettuce and enjoy!
Notes
- Lime juice can be used instead of lemon juice.
- Substitute 2-3 cooked, shredded chicken breasts for the rotisserie chicken.
- The salad’s flavors develop more when chilled but still taste great when served immediately.
- Swap sour cream for yogurt if preferred.
- For a lighter mayo taste, mix mayo and yogurt or sour cream half and half.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 1066mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.02g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 151mg
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