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Fresh chicken salad recipe features craisins and topped with greens on croissant rolls laid on wax paper with celery and red onion in the background.
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5 from 5 votes

Cranberry Chicken Salad

This Cranberry Chicken Salad is the divine and tangy combination of seasoned chicken, peppery ranch dressing, and a delightful mix of celery, cranberries and pecans, ready in just 5 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Rachel

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Cooked, diced chicken breast grilled, sauteed, or rotisserie are great
  • 1 stalk Celery, diced
  • ¾ cup Dried cranberries
  • ½ cup Chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup Plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup Mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup Ranch Dressing
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ½ cup Red Onion, diced

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, put all ingredients in together. Stir and fold to combine.
  • It can be served immediately but it is best to cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and cool.
  • Serve on bed of lettuce, or on croissant rolls.

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Notes

General Notes:
  • Rotisserie (plain), canned, or freshly grilled/sautéed chicken works great for this recipe. I find that boiled chicken is a bit too wet and not as flavorful.
  • Sour Cream can be substituted for Greek Yogurt, although I do find it alters the taste just slightly. You can also cut calories by using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
Serving Ideas: Serve on toasted croissants or hearty bread, or a bed of greens. Excellent sides include apple slices, fruit salad, or potato salad.
Store: Store in an airtight container in the fridge. It should keep well for up to 4 days.
Freeze: I don't recommend freezing chicken salad, but the diced chicken can be frozen and thawed the day before.
Make Ahead: This recipe works great to fully prepare the day before.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 28.3g | Fat: 14.2g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 313mg | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 560mg