Indulge in a culinary delight with our exquisite Cranberry Chicken Salad, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish can be enjoyed as a refreshing salad, a delightful sandwich filling, or a vibrant wrap. With its vibrant cranberries, tender chicken, crunchy celery, and creamy mayonnaise dressing, this salad is a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a satisfying snack, or a flavorful addition to your next gathering, this Cranberry Chicken Salad has got you covered. Our collection of recipes provides variations to cater to different dietary preferences and taste profiles, ensuring there's a perfect option for everyone.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
This is a great sandwich filling that they make at the diner in the hospital where I work, but I fancied it up a bit with some green onions and pecans. A great way to use up leftover chicken. Delicious!
Provided by Rachel Mehl
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the chicken and mayonnaise in a bowl, stir to coat well, then stir in the green onions, dried cranberries, apple, pecans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and dill weed. Serve immediately, or refrigerate several hours or overnight (the flavor just gets better).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.2 g, Cholesterol 46.1 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 14.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 187.1 mg, Sugar 11.4 g
CRANBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD
This is a combination of a couple of chicken salad recipes we have enjoyed, also - had leftover chicken from a rotsserie chicken we had for dinner this evening and with the heat wave we're still experiencing here in Southeast GA, this recipe works well for a cool lunch on a hot day.
Provided by stephanierndos
Categories Chicken
Time 10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut up cooked chicken into bite size cubes - should be enough to fill 3 cups & place in large bowl. Add dry seasonings, celery, dried cranberries, and pecans - toss with hands so as not to break up chicken cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice with small wire whisk & add to chicken mixture - gently toss all ingredients together and chill until ready to serve.
APPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
At home in Salem, Oregon, Christine Vaught packs her chunky and nutritious salad with crunchy apple and celery, dried cranberries, blue cheese and almonds for a wonderful blend of tastes and textures. HEALTHY OUTLOOK Using fat-free instead of regular mayonnaise in this chicken salad slashes nearly 30 g fat per serving! That makes room in the recipe for tasty bacon, blue cheese and almonds.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken, celery, apple and cranberries. Stir in mayonnaise. Serve on lettuce; sprinkle with bacon, blue cheese and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY-ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
I love chicken salad and love Greek seasoning, so I knew this would be a winner in my book! I sometimes substitute toasted pecans for the slivered almonds. From Southern Living.
Provided by mailbelle
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven oven to 350°. Bake almonds in a single layer in a shallow pan 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted and fragrant. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack (about 15 minutes).
- Stir together almonds, chicken, dried cranberries, and remaining ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354.1, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 60.1, Sodium 272.9, Carbohydrate 23.5, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 12.8, Protein 20.6
CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
-Debbie Emrick, Dundee, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the paprika, onion powder and salt; rub over chicken. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack., Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 3 to 4-1/2 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into cubes., In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the chicken, apples, cranberries and onion. Serve on lettuce-lined plates.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
Cubed cooked chicken speeds assembly of these cute and filling chicken salad sandwiches. Dressed up with cranberries and served in dinner rolls, they're ready in no time in Sandra Sprinkle's Anniston, Alabama kitchen.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the chicken, cranberries, onion, celery, salt and pepper. Stir in Miracle Whip. , Cut tops off rolls; hollow out each roll, leaving a 1/2-in. shell. Line each with a lettuce leaf; fill with chicken salad. Replace tops.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 354 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 83mg cholesterol, Sodium 796mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CRANBERRY WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by john_audreyhorton1
Categories Fruit
Time 40m
Yield 7-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir together all ingredients.
- Serve over bed of spinach or with whole grain bread for sandwiches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.7, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 34.4, Sodium 177.6, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.6, Protein 10.9
CURRIED CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this Curried Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by tgobbi
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder in large mixing bowl.
- Stir in remaining ingredients.
CRANBERRY ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
Nice and fresh. Perfect for a summer lunch or party.
Provided by Alyson Ridge
Categories Salads
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. In a baking dish, place the chicken breasts and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover and bake at 350 for an hour (until cooked through). Remove and place in fridge to cool.
- 2. Once cool, pull chicken and place in mixing bowl. Add the mayonnaise, cranberries, and almonds. Mix. Add salt and pepper to taste. Return to fridge until time to serve.
- 3. Can be served with crackers, pita chips, on sandwich bread, croissants, etc.
SMOKED-CHICKEN AND CRANBERRY SALAD
Steps:
- Soak cranberries in a bowl of warm water to cover 15 minutes, then drain well in a sieve and chop. Whisk together oil and lime juice in a medium bowl, then add cranberries, remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste, tossing to coat.
CHICKEN SALAD WITH CRANBERRY/LEMON JELLO TOPPING
This recipe is perfect for women's luncheons or just to serve for a gathering of friends. Everyone loves it! It's a refreshing way to spice up chicken salad. I serve it with croissants and fresh fruit.
Provided by Chef Doozer
Categories Gelatin
Time 14h
Yield 9 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soften 1 envelope of Knox gelatin in 1/4 cold water.
- Add 1/4 cup boiling water.
- Stir until dissolved.
- Add chicken, mayo, celery, and onion.
- Mix well and pour into an 8 by 8 or 9 by 9 pan.
- Chill while you prepare the topping.
- Mix lemon jello, boiling water, cranberry sauce, and orange juice.
- Spoon over the chicken pan mixture.
- Refrigerate overnight.
- A double recipe can be made in a 9 by 13 pan.
CRANBERRY-ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICH
I made this one up one day using ingredients that I had on hand. It turned out quite well, and I have made it several times since. Makes a nice quick lunch for friends and is relatively low in fat and calories.
Provided by Backwoods Foodie
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- You can toast your own almonds either in a frying pan or in the oven. Be careful to watch them, though, because they will burn quickly.
- In a medium bowl, gently combine chicken breast, toasted almonds, dried cranberries, Miracle Whip Light, celery, onion, salt, and pepper until all is well coated.
- Place one-fourth of the mixture on each of four slices of bread. Top with a lettuce leaf and another slice of bread. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.8, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 274.7, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 4.5, Protein 2.1
GRILLED CRANBERRY-ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD
Hearty grilled chicken salad - perfect for dinner that's ready in less than an hour.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In small bowl, mix all dressing ingredients with wire whisk. Reserve 3/4 cup dressing for the salad.
- Spray chicken with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt. Cover and grill chicken over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once and brushing occasionally with remaining dressing, until juice is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°). Discard any remaining dressing used for brushing. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch slices.
- Divide lettuces among 6 individual serving plates. Top with chicken. Drizzle reserved 3/4 cup dressing over salads. Sprinkle with cheese, cranberries and almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 530, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 580 mg, Sugar 21 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN SALAD AND CRANBERRY BRIE TOAST
Provided by Tyler Florence
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Begin by poaching the chicken. Put the chicken in a large stockpot and cover with 1 gallon of cool water. Add the vegetables and herbs and bring the pot up to a boil over medium-high heat. Skim well; then simmer, uncovered, for 45 minutes, skimming frequently as the oil rises to the surface. When done, remove to a platter and set aside to cool. Strain the liquid and reserve it for use as chicken stock. Shred the chicken meat and discard the skin and bones.;
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Roughly chop the walnuts and then gently toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until they brown and are slightly fragrant. Season walnuts with salt once they are finished toasting. Add the walnuts, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, celery, parsley, olive oil, and salt and pepper, to taste, in a large mixing bowl and combine. Fold in the shredded chicken and set aside while you prepare the bread.
- Toast the bread in a hot oven until golden. Smear each piece with a little butter and then a tablespoon of cranberry sauce over 4 of the pieces. Lay the 4 cranberry-smeared pieces out on a sheet tray and top each piece with 2 to 3 slices of thick-cut brie. Pop this back in the oven for a minute or 2 so the cheese is slightly melted and creamy. Remove from the oven and top with a few slices of green apple. Top with a scoop of the chicken salad and cover with the other half of the bread to complete the sandwich. Serve.
CHICKEN, CRANBERRY AND GORGONZOLA SALAD
Make and share this Chicken, Cranberry and Gorgonzola Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Herban Palate
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Chop up lettuce place in bowl
- Add in gorgonzola, cranberries, walnuts and raspberry vinaigrette then toss till coated. Chill for about 20 minute before serving.
CURRIED CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
This is such a different take on chicken salad, and I'm sure that you will enjoy it . The tartness of the cranberries, just give it a totally different flavor.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder. Stir in chicken, apple, cranberries, celery, pecans and green onion. Cover and chill for up to 8 hours.
CRANBERRY-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
I made these simple yet special cranberry walnut chicken salad sandwiches for a birthday party. Tangy cranberries and crunchy celery pep up the chicken. Leftover turkey works well, too. -Shannon Tucker, Land O' Lakes, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard and pepper. Stir in the chicken, cheese, celery, cranberries, walnuts and parsley., Place lettuce on 8 slices of bread; top each with 1/2 cup chicken salad. Top with remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 411 calories, Fat 22g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 469mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 20g protein.
CRANBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Rub chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Set aside to cool. Once chicken is cool enough, remove skin and cut meat off bone. Shred chicken breasts or diced. Mix greek yogurt, mayo, apple cider vinegar and rosemary. In large bowl, combine, shredded chicken (about 2 cups), pecans, shallots, green apple, and cranberries. Toss with dressing until well combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill at least one hour
PINE NUT AND CRANBERRY PICNIC CHICKEN SALAD
Make and share this Pine Nut and Cranberry Picnic Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kaitlin Cav
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 people, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Begin by mixing the last four ingredients. This mixture is what you will brush on the Ciabatta bread slices. In small bowl, measure olive oil, add spices and crush garlic. Blend well and let sit.
- In a separate large bowl, drain and add chicken, cranberries, pine nuts, mayo, cheese, salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate.
- Heat large skillet or griddle to medium.
- Slice Ciabatta bread into 1/4 inch slices. Liberally brush or spoon olive oil mixture on each slice and place this side down on griddle. Cook until light brown and slightly crispy.
- For your picnic, you can bring the cooled bread slices in a plastic bag, and the chicken salad mixture in a disposable container. It's quick and easy to make the sandwiches right on the spot! When assembling the sandwiches, place the filling on the toasted sides of the bread, so the outside of the sandwich will be soft.
NORMA'S CHUNKY CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD
My own way of using left-overs! Well today I roasted a small 3 pound chicken for the two of us and had half of it left so I decided to rip the rest of the chicken into small pieces. Add some goodies and had my sweetie taste it. Well, guys and gals he loved it. I have made this in the past when family was visiting; using half of a...
Provided by Norma DeRemer
Categories Chicken Salads
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Place torn chicken into a bowl
- 2. Add onion, celery,dried cranberries and pickle relish. Stir to combine all.
- 3. Add mayonnaise, salt and papper to taste and sprinkle with celery seeds.
- 4. Stir all until all ingredients are blended well and covered with mayonnaise.
- 5. Serve as a sandwish or over greens as a chicken salad.
Tips:
- Use fresh cranberries: Fresh cranberries have a tart and juicy flavor that is perfect for this salad. If you can't find fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using.
- Choose a good quality mayonnaise: The mayonnaise is a key ingredient in this salad, so it's important to choose a good quality mayonnaise that you enjoy the taste of.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough, so be sure to cook it until it is just cooked through.
- Chill the salad before serving: This salad is best served chilled, so be sure to chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
This cranberry chicken salad is a delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is made with fresh cranberries, cooked chicken, mayonnaise, celery, walnuts, and seasonings. The salad is tart, juicy, and flavorful, and it is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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