Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 cups
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Calories
228 kcal
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Course
Lunch
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Cuisine
North American
Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe
Description
The Cranberry Chicken Salad Recipe uses boiled chicken breast shredded and cooled before mixing with finely minced celery and chopped green onion for a crisp bite. Mayonnaise adds creaminess that holds the ingredients together, while dried cranberries provide bursts of sweetness and toasted pecans add crunch and earthy flavor.
Seasoned simply with salt and black pepper, the salad balances mild savory elements with fruity and nutty notes. The preparation is straightforward, relying on fresh ingredients combined for pleasing texture contrasts without complex techniques.
This salad makes a convenient lunch option or accompaniment, suitable for spreading on bread, serving over leafy greens, or pairing with crackers. It can be easily made ahead and chilled, enhancing flavor melding.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast or 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 talks celery minced
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise each
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup toasted pecans
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper sea salt
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a small pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, until they're cooked through. Remove them from the pot and shred the meat using 2 forks. Let the chicken cool.
- Place the shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add the celery, green onions, mayonnaise, cranberries, pecans, salt, and pepper and mix well.
- Serve the cranberry chicken salad over greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 236mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 275mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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