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Cranberry Chicken Salad

Whether you make it into a Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwich, spoon it onto crackers for a little snack, or enjoy it all on its own, there’s no shortage of ways to enjoy this tasty and nutritious dish.
Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 350kcal

Ingredients

Dressing

  • cup mayonnaise
  • cup Greek yogurt or more mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Salad

  • 4 cups chopped cooked chicken
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • cup chopped toasted pecans
  • cup diced red onion
  • 3 celery ribs diced

Instructions

  • Prepare the dressing by combining the mayonnaise, yogurt, dijon mustard, lemon juice, thyme, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Place the chicken, cranberries, pecans, red onions, and celery in a large bowl.
  • Add the dressing to the bowl and toss to combine.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 505mg | Potassium: 701mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg