Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
Quick and easy lunch recipe Apple Cranberry Chicken salad is a no mayo chicken salad with greek yogurt. This high protein recipe makes a great no heat meal prep lunch!
Servings 4
Calories 350kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken about 3 breasts
- 2 celery stalks chopped small
- 2 medium apples cored, peeled and chopped
- ⅔ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup pecans toasted
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely minced
- 1 cup plain greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about 1 ½ small lemons)
- 2 tsp. dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- COMBINE THE SALAD INGREDIENTS: In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, apples, cranberries and pecans. Toss to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- MAKE THE DRESSING: In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, slat and pepper.
- COMBINE EVERYTHING: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir to coat the chicken completely.
- Chicken salad can be served immediately, but is best if chilled for at least an hour and up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 59g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 14IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 11mg