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Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: High-Protein, Lightened-Up, Can Be Gluten-Free (depending on how it’s served)

Description

This Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad is fresh, crunchy, and just a little bit sweet perfect for quick lunches, light dinners, or meal prep. Tender shredded chicken is tossed with tart cranberries, toasted walnuts, crisp celery, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing that feels indulgent but stays on the lighter side.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or leftover chicken works well)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (lightly toasted, if desired)
  • 1/2 cup celery, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Mixed greens, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add the shredded chicken, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, diced celery, and finely chopped red onion.
  2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
  4. Gently stir until all of the ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a touch more honey if you like it sweeter.
  6. Serve immediately over a bed of mixed greens, spooned into lettuce cups, or piled into your favorite bread, croissant, or wrap. Chill for 30 minutes first if you prefer it extra cold and melded.

Notes

  • This recipe is a great way to use leftover rotisserie chicken or any simply seasoned cooked chicken you have on hand.
  • Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving if you have time; the flavors develop and the dressing thickens slightly.
  • If your dried cranberries are very sweet, you may want to reduce or omit the honey taste as you go.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Main Course, Lunch
  • Method: No-Cook, Mixed
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of the recipe)
  • Calories: 320 kcal (approx.)
  • Sugar: 11 g (approx.)
  • Sodium: 360 mg (approx.)
  • Fat: 17 g (approx.)
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g (approx.)
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g (approx.)
  • Trans Fat: 0 g (approx.)
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g (approx.)
  • Fiber: 2 g (approx.)
  • Protein: 24 g (approx.)
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg (approx.)

Keywords: cranberry walnut chicken salad, Greek yogurt chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, easy no-cook lunch, meal prep chicken salad

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