Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices
Easy Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices make a sweet, crunchy, protein-packed lunch!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cooked chicken breast (from a rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced)
- 1/4 cup celery (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons Hellman's mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon red onion (chopped)
- 2 medium sweet red apples (sliced into rounds, then cored)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a medium bowl combine the chicken with celery, mayonnaise, chicken broth, cranberries and red onion, and stir until combined. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Slice the Apples: When ready to eat, slice the apples into 1/4 inch thick slices, then remove the seeds. (I used a piping tip). It’s best to eat right away so they don’t turn brown, but if you are planning to eat later, you can toss the apple slices in a little lemon juice.
- Assemble: Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto each apple slice and enjoy!
Notes
Variations
One of the great things about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can easily customize it to suit your dietary needs or taste preferences. Here are a few suggestions:
One of the great things about this recipe is how versatile it is. You can easily customize it to suit your dietary needs or taste preferences. Here are a few suggestions:
- Swap the Protein: Not a fan of chicken? Try using turkey or tuna.
Add More Veggies: Boost the nutritional content by adding shredded carrots or chopped broccoli. - Add Nuts: Pecans or walnuts would be great here.
- Change Up the Fruit: While apples are great, pear slices also work beautifully with this salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 1apple, 1 generous cup salad, Calories: 439kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 36g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Cholesterol: 105mg, Sodium: 245mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 22.5g
- WW Points: 6