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Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
This quick and easy Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad is a mix of shredded chicken, dried cranberries, and toasty walnuts, with a refreshing crunch from celery and sweet apples. Perfect for family meals, brunch, and meal prepping!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
28 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 360 kcal
Course:
Salad , Lunch , Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded chicken or diced (I used rotisserie)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 green apple diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (like Craisins) see note
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350. Bake the walnuts for 5-8 minutes until they are toasty and starting to brown on the edges.
- While the walnuts toast, make the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise with the lemon juice. Then add the salt, pepper, and onion powder and mix to combine. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, celery, apple, cranberries, and toasted walnuts. Pour the dressing over the top and toss until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
- The Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad can be eaten immediately or chilled for 30 minutes to an hour to let the flavor develop. Serve on toast or with crackers.
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Notes
- *If you like your cranberries more plump and moist, soak them in 1-2 tablespoons of hot water for 5-10 minutes, then drain, before adding to the chicken salad.
Nutrition Information
Calories
360kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
380mg
(16%)
Potassium
305mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
138IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 360kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 380mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 305mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 138IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.