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Chicken Salad with Cranberries

A vibrant chicken salad featuring tender chicken, sweet-tart cranberries, crisp celery, and a creamy dressing, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3-4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Adjust based on servings
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries Opt for sweetened cranberries
  • 2 stalks Celery Fresh, bright green stalks
  • 1 small Red Onion For a milder taste
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use your favorite type
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt Plain, unsweetened
  • 1-2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard Whole grain for texture
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Freshly ground
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Leaves Crisp romaine or butter lettuce
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Optional, toasted walnuts or pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Gather all your ingredients for the chicken salad with cranberries.
  2. Cook the chicken by poaching or roasting until tender and juicy, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. Once cooked, shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Finely chop the celery and nuts, then combine them in a large mixing bowl with the shredded chicken, cranberries, and nuts.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This salad can be served on a bed of greens or in a sandwich for versatility.

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