5.0 from 9 votes
Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts
Homemade Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad is great for sandwiches or served on top of lettuce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 376 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken tenders or 1 pound leftover cooked chicken -
- 3 ribs celery sliced
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- If using raw chicken: Place chicken in a pot and cover with water or broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 30 minutes until fully cooked. Cool slightly, then shred the chicken and transfer to a large bowl. Make sure the chicken is at room temperature or chilled before mixing the salad together.
- Combine the shredded chicken, celery, nuts, dried fruit, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix well.
- Season with bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
376kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
18g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.04g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
497mg
(21%)
Potassium
430mg
(12%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
129IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18g | 106% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 497mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 430mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 129IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.