Chicken Salad with Cranberries
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This salad is basically a Rom Com of sweet meets savory — the hero is juicy grilled chicken, who mingles with the heroine, ruby cranberries, in a happy, crunchy dance. It feels like a picnic memory, crisp air and laughter with every bite. Simple, wholesome, and a little unexpected, it’s a salad that makes us want to eat a tub of ice cream afterwards.
Chicken Salad with Cranberries Recipe
Servings
5
Portions
Prep time
2
Hours
Cooking time
0
Minutes
Type
Salads
Cranberry
Ingredients
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2 cups grilled chicken breast cubes
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1/2 cup dried cranberries
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1 apple diced
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1/2 cup nuts
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1/4 cup chopped green onion
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1/2 cup broccoli
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1/3 cup shredded carrot
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Salt and pepper to taste
DRESSING
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1/2 cup cashews
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3/4 cup water
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1 clove garlic
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1/4 tsp. salt
Directions
- – Soak cashews in water for at least 2 hours. Combine all ingredients for the dressing in a blender.
- – Mix the salad ingredients in a medium bowl.
- – Add the dressing and mix well.
- Enjoy 👩🏻🍳
Notes
- Perfect Texture Balance – Combine the grilled chicken while it’s slightly warm so it soaks in the flavors of the dressing, then chill before serving for the best mix of tender and crisp textures.
- Apple Choice – A tart variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp adds the right amount of crunch and freshness to balance the sweet cranberries.
- Nut Options – Pecans or almonds work wonderfully, but toasting them for a few minutes beforehand deepens their flavor and adds a satisfying crunch.
- Broccoli Boost – Blanch the broccoli for just 30 seconds and cool it immediately — this keeps it bright green and tender-crisp without overpowering the salad.
- Serving Tip – Serve it on a bed of mixed greens or spoon it into a wrap or croissant for a portable, elegant lunch that looks as good as it tastes.
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Delish!
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