Description
A creamy and flavorful cranberry chicken salad with crunchy walnuts, fresh dill, and a hint of orange zest. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a refreshing side dish at potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup chopped scallions (green and white ends)
- ¾ cup sliced celery
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
Dressing
- 1 ¼ cup mayonnaise
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, chopped scallions, sliced celery, dried cranberries, chopped walnuts or pecans, fresh chopped dill, and orange zest. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the dill and orange zest, ensuring there are no clumps.
- Add Mayonnaise: Stir in the mayonnaise until all ingredients are well coated. Mix well for a creamy consistency.
- Season and Chill: Taste the salad and add salt and pepper as needed. Cover the bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap walnuts for pecans if preferred for a slightly different crunch and flavor.
- Add extra fresh dill if you enjoy a stronger herb flavor.
- Serve on whole grain bread for a nutritious sandwich option.
- This salad also pairs well with mixed greens or as a topping for crackers at parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 339 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 195 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 52 mg
