Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toasted walnuts; 1/4 cup dried cranberries; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 celery ribs, diced; 2 scallions, thinly sliced up to the pale green parts; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup mayonnaise; Two 8-ounce dry or leftover cooked chicken breasts, cut into chunks (see Cook's Note); Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving; Balsamic reduction, store-bought or homemade, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup toasted walnuts
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sugar
2 celery ribs, diced
2 scallions, thinly sliced up to the pale green parts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
Two 8-ounce dry or leftover cooked chicken breasts, cut into chunks (see Cook's Note)
Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving
Balsamic reduction, store-bought or homemade, for serving

1
Mix the walnuts, cranberries, mustard, sugar, celery, scallions and some salt and pepper together in a large bowl.
2
Let the flavors meld for 10 minutes.
3
Add in the mayo and mix until incorporated.
4
Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
5
Add in the chicken.
6
Let the mixture sit in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving, overnight preferred.
7
Serve on lettuce leaves and drizzle with balsamic reduction.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon sugar, and more.

Yes, Chicken Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Chicken Salad

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