My Chicken Cherry Salad Recipe

Name: My Chicken Cherry Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 lbs chicken, roasted and cooled completely; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 1 bunch green onion, whites only, finely sliced (around 6); ½ cup dried cranberries (rehydrated); ½ cup pecans, chopped; 12 sweet cherries, cut in quarters and pits removed; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; ⅛ teaspoon celery seed; ⅛ teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika preferred); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ½ cup Miracle Whip light; ½ cup Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

5 lbs chicken, roasted and cooled completely
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1 bunch green onion, whites only, finely sliced (around 6)
½ cup dried cranberries (rehydrated)
½ cup pecans, chopped
12 sweet cherries, cut in quarters and pits removed
1 tablespoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon pepper
⅛ teaspoon celery seed
⅛ teaspoon paprika (smoked paprika preferred)
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup Miracle Whip light
½ cup Greek yogurt

1
Rehydrate the cranberries in near-boiling water for about 5 minutes, then drain and set aside on paper towels for a few minutes to dry.
2
Meanwhile, remove the chicken meat from the bones and shred into small pieces.
3
Discard the skin, fat and bones.
4
In a large bowl, mix the spices, Miracle Whip, and yogurt with the lemon juice until well combined.
5
Add the shredded chicken, cherries, cranberries, celery, green onions and pecans and mix until thoroughly combined.
6
Chill in the refrigerator at least 45 minutes to one hour, until cold.
7
Serve along with crackers, or on sandwiches, in hollowed-out tomatoes, or however you like chicken salad--and enjoy.

1078

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

181

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 lbs chicken, roasted and cooled completely, 2 stalks celery, finely diced, 1 bunch green onion, whites only, finely sliced (around 6), ½ cup dried cranberries (rehydrated), and more.

Yes, My Chicken Cherry 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.

My Chicken Cherry Salad

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