Cranberry Chicken Salad

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This healthy chicken salad recipe with cranberries, toasty pecans and crunchy vegetables is slathered in a combo of mayonnaise and yogurt which keeps the dressing light and tangy. Serve it open-face on toasted bread or scoop it on top of fresh salad greens.

Julia Levy

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Jessica Ball, M.S., RD

Active Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb

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Ingredients

⅓ cup plain whole-milk yogurt
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped scallions
3 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground pepper
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup chopped pecans, toasted (see Tip)
⅓ cup finely chopped celery
⅓ cup finely chopped carrot

Directions

Stir yogurt, mayonnaise, scallions, relish, mustard, salt and pepper together in a large bowl. Fold in chicken, cranberries, pecans, celery and carrot. Stir to coat.

Tips

Tip: For the best flavor, toast nuts and seeds before using in a recipe. To toast small nuts, chopped nuts and seeds, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

To make ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

267	Calories
13g	Fat
15g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 3/4 cup
Calories 267
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 23g	46%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 64mg	21%
Vitamin A 982IU	20%
Sodium 458mg	20%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Cranberry Chicken Salad

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