Creamy and Crunchy Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Cranberry walnut chicken salad features tender chicken, crisp celery, crunchy walnuts, sweet and tangy cranberries, and spices, all folded together in a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups diced, cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp dried tarragon
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, garlic powder, tarragon and salt. Set aside.
Roughly chop the dried cranberries and finely chop the walnuts.
Combine chicken, onion, celery, cranberries and walnuts in a large bowl.
Add the mayonnaise mixture and toss well to combine. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 296 mg
- Fat: 14.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 6.6 g
- Fiber: 0.8 g
- Protein: 20.5 g
- Cholesterol: 71.7 mg