Description
This cranberry chicken salad on apple slices is a refreshing, protein-packed appetizer or light lunch. Tender chicken, tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy, lightly spiced dressing are perfectly balanced and served atop crisp apple rounds.
Ingredients
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2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1/3 cup chopped roasted pecans
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1/3 cup thinly sliced celery
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1/3 cup light mayonnaise
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1/3 cup sour cream
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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2 to 3 medium apples, sliced into thin rounds
Instructions
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In a large bowl, mix together the chopped chicken, dried cranberries, pecans, and celery.
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In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and curry powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until well combined.
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Arrange apple slices on a platter and top each slice with a spoonful of the chicken salad.
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Serve immediately or chill slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer / Lunch
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: Approximately 280 per serving