Description
A delicious and refreshing Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad, perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the diced chicken, dried cranberries, slivered almonds, and chopped celery.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled on lettuce, croissants, or your favorite bread.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Add a tablespoon of honey for a sweeter salad.
- For a healthier option, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg