Cranberry Chicken Salad
A delightful blend of tender chicken, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy nuts in a creamy dressing - perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix chicken, cranberries, celery, nuts, and red onion.Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.Toss: Gently fold dressing into chicken mixture until evenly coated.Chill: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.Serve: Enjoy on bread, croissants, or over greens.
Notes
- Substitute rotisserie chicken for quick prep
- Add 1 tsp curry powder for extra flavor
- Stores well for 3-4 days refrigerated