Chicken Salad With Craisins
This Chicken Salad With Craisins is a sweet, savory, and creamy twist on a timeless classic. Packed with lean protein, tangy cranberries, crisp veggies, and a light dressing, it’s a refreshing and nutritious option perfect for wraps, sandwiches, or salads.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
- 0.5 cup Craisins (dried cranberries)
- 0.5 cup celery finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion minced
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt use yogurt for lighter option
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 cup chopped pecans or walnuts adds crunch
- fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- If cooking chicken fresh, poach or bake until tender, then shred or dice. Leftover rotisserie chicken works great too.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken, celery, red onion, and Craisins.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour dressing over chicken mixture and gently stir to coat all ingredients.
- Fold in chopped nuts and fresh herbs.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve in sandwiches, wraps, over greens, or with crackers and fruit.
Notes
For extra sweetness, add halved grapes or diced apples. To make dairy-free, use plant-based mayo or yogurt. Toast the nuts for even more flavor and crunch.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 410mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg
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