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Chicken salad with cranberries and walnuts served in a croissant sandwich.
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5 from 3 votes

Chicken Salad with Cranberries and Walnuts

Homemade Cranberry Walnut Chicken Salad is great for sandwiches or served on top of lettuce.
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Keyword Chicken Salad Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 376kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenders or 1 pound leftover cooked chicken -
  • 3 ribs celery sliced
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • If using raw chicken: Place chicken in a pot and cover with water or broth. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for about 30 minutes until fully cooked. Cool slightly, then shred the chicken and transfer to a large bowl. Make sure the chicken is at room temperature or chilled before mixing the salad together.
  • Combine the shredded chicken, celery, nuts, dried fruit, and mayonnaise in a medium bowl. Mix well.
  • Season with bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 430mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 129IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg
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