Best 5 Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipes

Indulge in a culinary journey with our tantalizing Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad Sandwiches, a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds. This delectable dish starts with a base of tender, juicy chicken, carefully cooked to perfection. The chicken is then combined with a medley of crisp celery, crunchy walnuts, and dried cranberries, adding a delightful texture and pops of sweetness. The crowning glory is a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey, bringing all the ingredients together in perfect harmony. Served on your choice of bread, these sandwiches are a feast for the senses, offering a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

CRANBERRY WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD

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Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad from Delish.com is chicken salad lovers dreams.

Categories dinner easy chicken lunch salad partnerships

Time 1h25m

Yield 6-8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

For the poached chicken
1 c. white vinegar
1 head garlic, cut horizontally
1 cinnamon stick
1 dried bay leaf
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tbsp. kosher salt
3 chicken breast (8oz each)
For the Salad
1 1/4 c. chopped California walnuts
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1 large rib celery, chopped into small pieces (1/2 c.)
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 c. finely chopped parsley
2 tsp. finely grated lemon zest,
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 c. roughly chopped dried cranberries, plus more for serving
Sliced bread, for serving
Lettuce leaves, for serving

Steps:

Make the poached chicken, combine 4 cups water, vinegar, garlic, cinnamon, bay leaves, ginger, and salt in a medium pot. Nestle chicken into mixture, making sure it's fully submerged. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, until chicken is just cooked through and the thickest part reads 165° on an instant read thermometer, about 12 minutes. Remove from heat and use tongs or a slotted spoon to transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let cool then, dice chicken.
Make the salad, in a large skillet, toast the walnuts over medium-high, stirring constantly, until golden, about 8 minutes. Scrape onto a plate and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, shallot, parsley, and lemon zest and juice. Season with salt and pepper. Add the diced chicken and cranberries. Crumble 1 cup of the walnuts over top and toss to combine.
Top with a handful of cranberries and crumble the remaining ¼ cup walnuts over top. Serve with bread and lettuce to make sandwiches.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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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

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed rotisserie chicken
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
8 lettuce leaves
16 slices pumpernickel bread

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.

RACHEL'S CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD

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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

Ingredients

2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise, or to taste
2 green onions, chopped
½ cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Ocean Spray® Craisins®)
¼ green apple, shredded
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed

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 CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES

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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

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons Miracle Whip Light
8 dinner rolls
8 lettuce leaves

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

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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

Ingredients

2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1 dash salt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons honey dijon mustard

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

Tips:

1. Use Fresh Cranberries: Fresh cranberries add a bright and tangy flavor to the salad. If you don't have fresh cranberries, you can use frozen cranberries, but be sure to thaw them before using. 2. Toast the Walnuts: Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and adds a nice crunchy texture to the salad. 3. Use Creamy Mayonnaise: Creamy mayonnaise helps to bind the salad together and gives it a rich and creamy texture. You can use light mayonnaise if you prefer. 4. Season to Taste: Be sure to season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add other seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, or paprika, to taste. 5. Chill the Salad: Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld together better.

Conclusion:

Cranberry walnut chicken salad sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make lunch or dinner option. The combination of sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and savory chicken is sure to please everyone. These sandwiches can be made ahead of time and are perfect for picnics, potlucks, or busy weeknights. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give cranberry walnut chicken salad sandwiches a try!