Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices
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Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices
Description
This recipe mixes cooked shredded chicken breast with crisp celery, dried cranberries, and finely chopped red onion. Mayonnaise and chicken broth are added to bind and moisten the salad, creating a creamy yet slightly tangy consistency. The mixture is seasoned with salt and pepper to taste. Fresh apple slices serve as a crisp base, offering sweet and tart contrasts to the savory filling. Apples are sliced thin and cored just before serving to maintain crispness and prevent browning.
The salad provides a balance of creamy, juicy, and crunchy textures along with a mix of sweet, savory, and slightly tart flavors. It’s convenient to assemble and make ahead, making it suitable for quick lunches or appetizing finger foods for gatherings.
You can vary this recipe by substituting the protein, adding nuts, or incorporating different fruits or vegetables to customize the flavor and texture, making it adaptable to different preferences.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces chicken breast from a rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced, cooked
- 1/4 cup celery (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped)
- 2 medium apple sliced into rounds, then cored, sweet, red
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a medium bowl combine the chicken with celery, mayonnaise, chicken broth, cranberries and red onion, and stir until combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the Apples: When ready to eat, slice the apples into 1/4 inch thick slices, then remove the seeds. (I used a piping tip). It’s best to eat right away so they don’t turn brown, but if you are planning to eat later, you can toss the apple slices in a little lemon juice.
- Assemble: Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto each apple slice and enjoy!
Notes
- This salad is adaptable; substitute chicken with turkey or tuna for different protein options.
- Add shredded carrots or chopped broccoli to increase vegetable content and texture.
- Incorporate pecans or walnuts for a crunchy nut element that complements the sweetness.
- Replace apples with pear slices for an alternative fruity pairing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 439 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1apple, 1 generous cup salad | |
| Calories | 439kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 245mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 22.5g | 45% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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