Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
Ingredients
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2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
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1 medium apple, chopped (Honeycrisp or Fuji works great)
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⅓ cup dried cranberries (use reduced-sugar if you want it lighter)
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½ cup celery, finely chopped
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¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
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¼ cup chopped walnuts or almonds (optional)
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2 tbsp fresh parsley (optional)
Dressing
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¼ cup non-fat Greek yogurt
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1–2 tbsp light mayonnaise
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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1–2 tsp lemon juice (prevents apples from browning)
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Salt & pepper to taste
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Optional: ½–1 tsp honey if you like it slightly sweeter
🥣 Instructions
1. Prep your ingredients
Chop the apple, celery, and onion.
Shred or dice the cooked chicken.
2. Make the dressing
In a small bowl whisk together:
Greek yogurt + light mayo + Dijon + lemon + salt + pepper.
3. Combine everything
In a large bowl add:
chicken + apple + cranberries + celery + onion + nuts (if using).
Pour dressing over and mix gently to coat.
4. Chill & serve
Refrigerate for 20 minutes to blend flavors.
Serve on:
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lettuce cups
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whole-grain bread
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crackers
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or enjoy as a bowl
💡 Tips
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Replace cranberries with fresh grapes for a lower-sugar option.
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Reduce calories further by skipping nuts or using fewer.
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Add a splash of vinegar if you like tangier salads.
