Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad

This Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad is a light, protein-packed dish combining juicy chicken, crisp apples, chewy dried cranberries, and crunchy nuts in a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a quick weeknight dinner, this salad is both refreshing and satisfying.

 Preparation Time:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes

• Cook Time (if cooking chicken): 10–15 minutes

• Total Time: 20–30 minutes

 Intensity Level:

Easy
No special tools or skills required — this salad comes together quickly with either leftover or freshly cooked chicken.

 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Main Ingredients:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped (breast or rotisserie)

• 1 large apple, diced (use Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Gala for sweetness)

• ½ cup dried cranberries

• ¼ cup celery, finely chopped

• ¼ cup red onion, finely diced

• ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted for extra flavor)

• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

For the Creamy Dressing:

• • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (or use all Greek yogurt for lighter version)

• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

• 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

• 1–2 teaspoons honey (adjust for sweetness)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

 Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken

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