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Cranberry Chicken Salad

Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Servings: 10 Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Toast the walnuts in a small pan over low heat for 3-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
    ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
    Walnuts in a skillet.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
    ⅔ cup mayonnaise, 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 3 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt
    Dressing for cranberry chicken salad.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the chicken, cranberries, celery, walnuts, and onion. Add the dressing, and stir to combine.
    3 cups cooked chicken, ½ cup dried cranberries, ⅓ cup thinly sliced celery, ¼ cup finely diced red onion
    Chicken, cranberries, celery, walnuts, and onion and dressing in a bowl.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve as-is, on croissants, on sliders, in a wrap, or as a sandwich.

Notes

*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of ½ cup of cranberry chicken salad only without a bun. Actual calories will vary.

*Kim's Tips:

  • If you don't want to toast the walnuts, skip that step and add them straight from the package.
  • This chicken salad tastes great right after it's prepared, but it's even better the next day after the flavors have a chance to meld.

*Storage:

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
 
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
184
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
9
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
18
mg
6
%
Sodium
 
242
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
73
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
 
6
g
2
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
11
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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