Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad

Are you looking for a quick and easy crowd-pleaser that also happens to be healthy? Look no further than this delicious Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad. With just few ingredients and minimal prep work required, this salad dish is guaranteed to be a hit at your next gathering or get-together!

Not only does it look impressive with its vibrant colors, but the flavor blend of sweet apples and tart cranberries is sure to tantalize everyone’s taste buds. Plus, the crunch from the fresh vegetables provides a satisfying texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds!

What’s in Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad?

Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad is a delicious and healthy salad that combines grilled or roasted chicken, fresh apples, dried cranberries, and a mixture of greens. It is typically dressed with a mayonnaise or other creamy dressing and makes for a perfect meal for lunch or dinner.

What Types of Greens Are Typically Used in Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad?

A variety of greens can be used in Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad, including baby spinach, arugula, romaine lettuce, and mixed greens.

What Dressing Is Typically Used for Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad?

A light vinaigrette or creamy dressing is typically used for Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad. Popular dressing options include a mayonnaise, honey mustard vinaigrette, a balsamic vinaigrette, or a creamy poppyseed dressing.

How Can I Make A Gluten-Free Version of Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad?

You can make a gluten-free version of Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad by using a gluten-free vinaigrette or creamy dressing and making sure any croutons or bread are also gluten-free. Also, you can make a dairy-free version of Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad by omitting the cheese and using a dairy-free vinaigrette or creamy dressing.

What Can I Serve with Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad?

Serving Suggestions

Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad can be a meal on its own, but you can also serve it with a warm crusty bread or soup for a complete and satisfying meal.

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Chicken, Apple & Cranberry Salad

A fruity-based chicken salad that will be a hit for outdoor grilling parties… This tasty chicken salad is filled with the flavors of crunchy apples, tangycranberries, and walnuts.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Total Time 15 mins

Course dinner, poultry

Cuisine American

Servings 4

Calories 957 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 1 lb cooked chicken cut into bite sized pieces
• ▢ 1 large apple cored and chopped
• ▢ ½ cup dried cranberries
• ▢ 3 cups celery stalks chopped
• ▢ ¼ cup red onion chopped
• ▢ ½ cup walnuts chopped
• ▢ 1½ cups mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ▢ 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• ▢ as required salt and ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• In a large-sized salad bowl, add cooked chicken and remaining ingredients and mixwell.
• Serve immediately.

Notes

If you like the cold chicken salad, refrigerate it for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 957kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 80gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 46gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 684mgPotassium: 633mgFiber: 5gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 474IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg

Keyword chicken, cranberries

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