Nut-Free Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad
Transform your lunchtime routine with this Nut-Free Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad, a delightful twist on the classic recipe that skips the nuts while keeping all the flavor. Bursting with juicy chunks of cooked chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy celery, and a hint of red onion, this creamy chicken salad is tossed in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, zesty lemon juice, and a touch of honey for balance. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant finish, while the nut-free preparation makes it perfect for those with allergies or preferences. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served on a bed of crisp lettuce, stuffed into a sandwich, or enjoyed straight from the bowl. It's an effortless, crowd-pleasing option that’s perfect for meal prep or a quick and satisfying lunch!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, chopped
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped cooked chicken breast, dried cranberries, finely chopped celery, and red onion.
Step 2
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until well combined to form the dressing.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
Step 4
Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated with the dressing.
Step 5
Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley over the salad and mix lightly.
Step 6
Taste the chicken salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if necessary.
Step 7
Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1035.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2321.5 |
| Total Fat 114.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 563.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1896.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 164.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 13.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 121.0g | |
| Protein 147.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 230.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1758.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories