Crazy Craisins Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Crazy Craisins Chicken Salad, a delightful twist on the classic chicken salad recipe. Packed with tender shredded chicken, sweet-tart dried cranberries, crunchy celery, and slivered almonds for an optional nutty bite, this dish offers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing combines mayonnaise and tangy Greek yogurt, enhanced with a touch of honey, fresh parsley, and a bright splash of lemon juice for a refreshing finish. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is ideal for sandwiches, wraps, or serving over greens for a light and satisfying meal. It’s the perfect recipe for meal prepping or quick entertaining—sweet, savory, and irresistibly delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries (craisins)
- 0.5 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Slivered almonds (optional, for crunch)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, dried cranberries (craisins), celery, red onion, and slivered almonds (if using).
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, parsley, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture in the large mixing bowl. Gently stir until everything is well-coated and combined.
Step 4
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 5
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. (Optional but recommended.)
Step 6
Serve chilled on its own, in sandwiches, wraps, or over a bed of fresh greens.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (903.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2040.5 |
| Total Fat 104.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 13.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 525.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1893.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 117.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 80.7g | |
| Protein 150.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 171.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1696.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories