Description
This Cranberry Apple Chicken Salad offers a bright, refreshing meal prep lunch. You will love the mix of savory chicken with sweet cranberries and crisp apples. It is simple to make and perfect for busy weeks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 crisp apple, diced (like Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the shredded chicken in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the dried cranberries, diced apple, and chopped celery to the bowl.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and vegetable mix.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Serve on lettuce cups, whole-grain bread, or enjoy straight from the bowl.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup of chopped pecans or walnuts.
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for the cooked chicken to save time.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to four days, making it great for meal prepping.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, increase the apple cider vinegar slightly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350
- Sugar: Approx. 12g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 18g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 18g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 28g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 80mg