Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Classic Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts combines tender chicken, creamy mayonnaise, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts into a flavorful, versatile dish. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or as a dip, this easy-to-make chicken salad balances creamy, sweet, and crunchy textures for a satisfying meal or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4-6
- Category: Salad, Lunch, Snack
- Method: No-cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Cooked chicken, shredded or diced
Mayonnaise
Dried cranberries
Chopped walnuts
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, combine chicken, mayonnaise, dried cranberries, and chopped walnuts.
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Mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
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Optional: Add diced celery, green onions, apple chunks, or a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor and texture.
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Serve as a sandwich filling, in wraps, over greens, or as a dip on crackers.
Notes
Substitute Greek yogurt for some or all mayonnaise for a lighter, tangier salad.
Add fresh herbs like parsley or tarragon for more flavor.
Swap walnuts for toasted pecans or almonds.
Spice it up with curry powder or smoked paprika.
Add cooked quinoa, chickpeas, or avocado to make it more filling.
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