Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad is fresh, creamy, and perfectly balanced with tender chicken, crisp apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for sandwiches, meal prep, or light lunches.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- knife and cutting board
- spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped (300g)
- 1 large apple (Gala or Granny Smith), cored and diced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (50g)
- 1/4 cup celery, diced (25g)
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped (30g)
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise (120g)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard (5ml)
- 1 tsp lemon juice (5ml)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, diced apple, dried cranberries, diced celery, and chopped pecans.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled on croissants, sandwich bread, or over fresh greens.
Notes
Toast the pecans in a dry pan over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant for deeper flavor.
Use half Greek yogurt and half mayonnaise for a lighter but still creamy dressing.
For best flavor, chill the salad at least 30 minutes before serving.
Use half Greek yogurt and half mayonnaise for a lighter but still creamy dressing.
For best flavor, chill the salad at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg