Description

A crisp and creamy salad combining shredded chicken with tart cranberries and sweet apples, dressed in a tangy mayo-yogurt dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, sandwiches, or a festive fall side.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded

1 medium apple, finely diced

1/2 cup dried cranberries

2 stalks celery, diced

2 green onions, finely chopped

1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (optional)

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon lemon juice

salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Chop the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and dice apple, celery, and green onions.

2. In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey or maple syrup, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.

3. Combine chicken, apple, celery, cranberries, green onions, and almonds in a large bowl.

4. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.

6. Stir again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve on greens, bread, or as desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: salad
Method: mixing
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 10
Sodium: 450
Fat: 20
Saturated Fat: 3
Unsaturated Fat: 12
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 22
Fiber: 3
Protein: 25
Cholesterol: 70

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