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    Home » Salads

    Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

    Published: Dec 29, 2022 · Updated: Dec 29, 2022 by Angela Coleby · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads ·

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    This scrumptious cranberry walnut chicken salad recipe is a go-to for busy days. It’s loaded with flavor, but it’s also healthy and delicious. A great low carb and gluten-free salad too.

    This tasty low carb chicken salad is wonderful for making ahead for lunch, dinner, or for a picnic meal. Made with cranberries, walnuts, fresh herbs and mayonnaise, this chicken salad is tart, creamy, crunchy and filling.

    cranberry chicken salad

    Is there anything better than a chicken salad with mayonnaise? It's a great way to use left over chicken or rotisserie chicken too! The Chief Taster has been enjoying this for his packed lunch and I've enjoyed how easy it is too make too!

    Cranberry Chicken Salad Ingredients

    Using cooked chicken and a few pantry ingredients you can have a quick and easy salad.

    chicken salad ingredients
    • Cooked chicken - we poached chicken breasts with peppercorns and a bay leaf, then shredded it. Rotisserie chicken is just as easy to use.
    • Walnuts - for extra flavor, toast the walnuts before use.
    • Cranberries - we used dried cranberries but fresh could be use. When using dried cranberries, check the packet for additional sugars. Or use home made dried cranberries.
    • Plain Greek Yogurt - this could be substituted with sour cream.
    • Mayonnaise - home made mayo is always our favourite as there is no added sugar and we prefer the taste.

    How to Make Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

    This is a quick and easy recipe to make with leftover chicken in under 30 minutes.

    salad dressing

    Mix the dressing in a large bowl.

    chicken salad mixture

    Mix the chicken, nuts and cranberries with the dressing.

    How to Serve Chicken Salad

    This salad can be served simply with chopped salad leaves or also use it in single Romaine lettuce leave as lettuce cups or lettuce wraps for a delicious appetizer.

    walnut chicken cranberry salad

    This easy chicken salad can be served in low carb wraps or in a keto sub sandwich for lunch.

    Storage

    This easy chicken salad will last up to 3 days and should be stored in the fridge in an air tight container. The flavor does develop the next day too.

    Chicken Salad Variations

    This chicken salad can be tweaked with other ingredients and flavors. A few suggestions are:

    • Chopped celery
    • Leftover turkey
    • Chopped green or red onions
    • Toasted pecans

    More Low Carb Salad Recipes

    If you enjoy a low carb salad, try one of these recipes.

    Pumpkin Spinach Salad

    Chicken Fajita Salad

    Warm Broccoli, Halloumi and Tomato Salad

    Salmon Nicoise Salad

    chicken cranberry salad
    cranberry walnut chicken salad

    Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad

    Angela Coleby
    This easy salad is a great way to use rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken. Cranberries and walnuts make a perfect combination in any chicken salad. Not only are they delicious, they’re also healthy.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American, Low Carb
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 312 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 3 cups cooked chicken shredded
    • ½ cup walnuts toasted
    • ½ cup dried cranberries

    Dressing

    • ½ cup homemade mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup Greek yogurt
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon dill, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
    • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Chop the cooked chicken.
    • In a large bowl mix the dressing ingredients together until smooth.
    • Add the chopped chicken, walnuts and dried cranberries.
    • Serve, or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before serving.

    Notes

    Makes 4 servings
    The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.
    Any nutritional analysis on the website is based on an estimate, calculated by Spoonacular from the individual ingredients in each recipe. Variations may occur for various reasons, including product availability and food preparation. We make no representation or warranty of the accuracy of this information

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 312kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 30gFat: 17gFiber: 2g
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