Description
Crunchy, sweet, and creamy—this Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad is perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or a light lunch. A delightful balance of flavors and textures in every bite!
Ingredients
2 cups (300g) cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 large apple (Gala or Granny Smith), cored and diced
1/3 cup (50g) dried cranberries
1/4 cup (25g) celery, diced
1/4 cup (30g) pecans, chopped
1/2 cup (120g) Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tsp (5ml) Dijon mustard
1 tsp (5ml) lemon juice
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken, diced apple, dried cranberries, diced celery, and chopped pecans.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated in the creamy dressing.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen.
Serve chilled on croissants, bread, or over a bed of fresh greens.
Notes
Toast the pecans briefly in a dry pan over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, then cool before chopping, for enhanced nuttiness.
Use a mix of 1/4 cup (60g) Greek yogurt and 1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise for a lighter yet still creamy and tangy dressing.
For best flavor, let the salad chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sodium: 90mg
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: chicken salad, apple, cranberry, easy lunch, quick recipe, healthy, no-cook, meal prep, yogurt dressing
