Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Recipe
This Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad Recipe will have you looking forward to lunch. This easy chicken salad is satisfying and full of flavor! Serve with rice for a tasty and filling meal.
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I am a little obsessed with lunch recipes and ideas lately. My daughter just started kindergarten so packing a lunch box daily has taken over my brain!
Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad is a delightful variation of traditional chicken salad. It combines tender, shredded chicken with dried cranberries, slivered or sliced almonds, and a creamy dressing. The result is a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and nutty flavors. Just the right amount of crunch in every bite.
Chicken salad is great slapped in between sliced bread or rolled up into a wrap.
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Serving Suggestions
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On a sandwich: Serve it between slices of toasted whole grain bread or croissants.
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In a wrap: Try it in a tortilla with lettuce and tomato.
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Over greens: Spoon it onto a bed of mixed salad greens for a lighter meal.
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With crackers: Makes a great appetizer or snack.
- Over Rice: This makes for a super filling meal.
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Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb Cooked Shredded Chicken (I use 2-3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken)
- 1/4 Cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/4 Cup Sliced Raw Almonds
- 1-2 Large Celery Stalks - chopped about 1/2 cup
- Salt/Pepper - to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1/4 Cup Plain Greek Yogurt or sour cream
- 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients until combined.
- Refrigerate before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
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I want to try that rice!
It is really delicious and perfect for lunches on the go!
Now this would be one delicious lunch! Your chicken salad looks terrific and it pairs wonderfully with rice 🙂
How did you cook your chicken for this recipe?
You can always use store bought rotisserie chicken. Or, my preferred cooking method is below:
Preheat oven to 425ºF
Salt and pepper chicken breasts, grease roasting dish with oil and place chicken in roasting dish.
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165ºF (time varies depending on thickness)
Let cool then shred or chop.
Thus is really good. I’ve made it twice. I have added green onions or chives and about the juice of a half of lemon. I use Boston bib or butter lettuce to make lettuce wraps. Yummy.
Yum! Sounds great 🙂
Pinned this months ago and just now tried it. Delicious! I did however add some dill. My 2yr old thinks this is yummy as well
Yay!!! Kid approved 🙂