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Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad: Best Easy Lunch Recipe

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Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad is a creamy fresh salad made with tender chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy walnuts, crisp celery, and flavorful dressing. Perfect for lunches, meal prep, sandwiches, wraps, picnics, and light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup celery, diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional chopped apple or grapes

Instructions

  1. Prepare cooked cooled chicken and place in a bowl.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  3. Add chicken, cranberries, walnuts, celery, and onion.
  4. Mix until evenly coated.
  5. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. Serve in sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or over greens.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Toast walnuts for extra flavor.
  • Store refrigerated up to 4 days.
  • Do not freeze.
  • Great for meal prep lunches.
  • Add apples or grapes for sweetness.
  • Use more yogurt for lighter dressing.

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