Description

This Cranberry Chicken Salad is a delightful combination of tender cooked chicken breast, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy celery and toasted pine nuts, all brought together with a creamy mayonnaise dressing and a hint of mustard. Perfect for a light lunch or a tasty sandwich filling, this salad is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed chilled or served on bread, croissants, or apple slices for a low-carb option.

Ingredients

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Chicken Salad Ingredients

4 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 stalk celery, sliced
1-2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup sweetened, dried cranberries
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

Dressing and Seasonings

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard powder (or 1 – 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard)
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Prep the Salad Ingredients: Slice the celery stalk and chop the green onions and cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, then set aside to cool.
Mix the Chicken Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, celery, green onions, dried cranberries, and toasted pine nuts. Add the mayonnaise, dry mustard powder (or Dijon mustard), coarse salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary. Serve chilled on croissants, bread, or apple slices as desired.

Notes

This cranberry chicken salad features sweet cranberries, crunchy celery, and toasted pine nuts; you can substitute pecans or almonds if preferred.
Serve it on croissants or sandwich bread for a classic presentation, or try it on apple slices for a refreshing low-carb alternative.
To toast pine nuts, use a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
Adjust the amount of mustard to your taste for a milder or more pronounced tang.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 405
Sugar: 12 g
Sodium: 384 mg
Fat: 25 g
Saturated Fat: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
Trans Fat: 0.03 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 87 mg