Creamy, tangy and just a little sweet, this cranberry chicken salad combines tender chicken with dried cranberries, crunchy celery and a simple Greek yogurt and mayonnaise base.
There's really no comparison between a good homemade chicken salad and anything you might find pre-made at the grocery store, am I right? And this easy chicken salad recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare if you have cooked chicken on hand. (No worries if not: cooking instructions are included.) This small batch recipe yields two servings, making it one of my cooking for one faves as a dinner one night and lunch the next day situation.
Why this recipe works
I love this cranberry chicken salad because it's equally delicious whether you're eating it immediately and/or enjoying it the next day. Equal parts mayonnaise and Greek yogurt create a creamy base without making it overly heavy, and the celery and red onion balance the chicken and cranberries with freshness and crunch.
Hope you love it too! ♥️
🌿 Ingredients
Look for dried cranberries wherever raisins are located. Any kind of plain Greek yogurt is fine to use including nonfat; I don't recommend regular yogurt for this recipe.
See recipe card below for exact quantities.
📝 Instructions
🥧 Serving suggestions
This chicken salad works well in a sandwich with or without some added lettuce, as a salad topping over simple greens, or as a snack alongside crackers or veggie sticks. It also makes a delightful lunch for one paired with a cup of butternut squash soup with apple.
If you love this recipe and want to try another chicken salad, this avocado chicken salad is my other all time fave!
🍳 Recipe
Ingredients
Method
- Chop 1 stalk celery and finely chop 2 tablespoons red onion and place in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, the juice of ¼ small lemon, ¼ teaspoon sea salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, 1 ½ cups cooked chicken, and 3 tablespoons dried cranberries, and stir to incorporate the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt evenly. Add a little extra mayonnaise if necessary, to hold everything together.
- Serve immediately over greens or in a sandwich, or just enjoy on its own.
Nutrition
Notes
- Add chopped walnuts, pecans or almonds for extra crunch.
- Substitute halved grapes or raisins for the dried cranberries.
- Use all mayonnaise for a dairy-free version, or all Greek yogurt for an egg-free option.
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