Description
A delightful and refreshing twist on traditional chicken salad, this Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices is a perfect appetizer or light meal. Tender chicken, sweet dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and crisp celery are tossed in a creamy dressing with a hint of curry, then served atop slices of fresh, crisp apple for a satisfying crunch in every bite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Salad:
- 2 cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup chopped roasted pecans
- 1/3 cup celery, sliced thin
- 1/3 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- 2–3 medium apples, sliced into thin rounds
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, dried cranberries, pecans, and celery. In another small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and curry powder. Add salt and pepper to taste. Pour over the chicken mixture and stir to combine.
- Serve the chicken salad on apple slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: Approximately 280 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 15g
- Sodium: Approximately 220mg
- Fat: Approximately 17g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 19g
- Fiber: Approximately 4g
- Protein: Approximately 16g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 45mg
