chicken salad with cranberries
This chicken salad with cranberries recipe is a delightful combination of savory and sweet flavors, perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, dried cranberries, and diced celery.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well coated.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For added crunch, top the salad with sliced almonds or walnuts before serving.