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Curried Chicken Salad with Cranberries
Ultra creamy and surprisingly light, this Curried Chicken Salad is made with a mix of mayo and Greek yogurt, then loaded with sweet cranberries and crunchy walnuts. It’s perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or easy make-ahead lunches, and the flavors only get better the next day!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 3 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken about 1 ¼ pounds
- ½ cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries
- ¾ cup coarsely chopped roasted walnuts
- ½ cup finely diced celery
- 4 green onions green parts only, finely chopped
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Bread croissants, or Bibb lettuce wraps
Instructions
- Add the shredded chicken, cranberries, toasted walnuts, celery, and green onions to a large bowl.3 ½ cups cooked shredded chicken, ½ cup coarsely chopped dried cranberries, ¾ cup coarsely chopped roasted walnuts, ½ cup finely diced celery, 4 green onions
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon mustard, curry powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon curry powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Pour the sauce over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well coated in the sauce.
- Serve right away in lettuce wraps or on a sandwich, or refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors meld.Bread
Notes
- Chicken: A store-bought rotisserie chicken works perfectly here and gives you just the right amount of shredded meat—about 3½ cups.
- Cranberries: Be sure to finely chop the dried cranberries so they mix evenly throughout the salad and you get a little pop of sweetness in every bite.
- Greek Yogurt: Full-fat yogurt is best since it's the least watery. You can also use all mayo if you want a richer, more traditional flavor.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. The flavors only get better with time!
Nutrition
Calories: 272kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 443mg | Potassium: 161mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 145IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg
