Best Ever Chicken Salad with Cranberries
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked shredded or diced chicken (rotisserie works great)
- ½ cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup finely diced celery
- ¼ cup chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Add the shredded chicken, cranberries, celery, pecans, and parsley. Stir well to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving for the flavors to meld.
- Serve on toasted bread, in lettuce cups, or with crackers for a delicious meal.
Notes
For extra sweetness, add a drizzle of honey.
Swap pecans for sliced almonds for a different crunch.
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
Make it dairy-free by ensuring the mayo has no dairy ingredients.
Swap pecans for sliced almonds for a different crunch.
Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and added flavor.
Make it dairy-free by ensuring the mayo has no dairy ingredients.
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