Description
Cranberry chicken salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with the sweetness of dried cranberries, crunchy celery, and zesty red onion, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. Perfect for picnics, brunches, or quick lunches, this refreshing salad can be served on greens, in sandwiches, or as a delightful side. With its easy preparation and customizable options, it’s sure to become a favorite at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup finely chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Poach or grill the chicken breasts until cooked through (about 15-20 minutes). Allow to cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare Aromatics: While the chicken cools, chop the celery and red onion finely.
- Mix Dressing: In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Fold chopped chicken, cranberries, celery, and red onion into the dressing until well coated.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for about an hour to let flavors meld.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled on greens or in sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg