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Cranberry Chicken Salad

Hand lifting a thin apple slice topped with creamy cranberry chicken salad mixed with celery and pecans from a white plate

A sweet and savory chicken salad with cranberries, pecans, and celery, served on apple slices for a crunchy, refreshing bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • 1/3 cup chopped roasted pecans

  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced celery

  • 1/3 cup light mayonnaise

  • 1/3 cup sour cream

  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder

  • Salt and black pepper, to taste

  • 2 to 3 medium apples, sliced into thin rounds

Cranberry Chicken Salad ingredients
Ingredients for a simple cranberry chicken salad recipe

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, dried cranberries, pecans, and celery.

  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and curry powder. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir until evenly coated.

  • Arrange the apple slices neatly on a serving tray.

  • Finish by layering a small mound of the salad atop every apple round.

  • Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly before serving for a cool, crisp bite.

Notes

Feel free to use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream for a lighter version.

Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.

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