chicken cranberry salad

While I was home this past week my mom had bought some turkey cranberry salad from HEB.  The both of us devoured it in one sitting.

NO LIE!

Ok, there may have been two spoonfuls left but it was a pretty good size container.

I decided to try and make my own version because I am a big fan of chicken salad.  The flavor combinations are absolutely perfect for the fall/autumn season.  I never was a big fan of cranberries but WHOA something has changed.  I’m so thankful to have a whole bag left over because these are just too good to pass up.  The pecans in the sandwich add the perfect crunch along with the celery.

Ok, I will quit talking about the sandwich because I think you should try it out for yourself!

ENJOY!

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Chicken Cranberry Salad

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded into small pieces
1/4 cup light sour cream
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp pecans, chopped
3/4 cup celery, sliced
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt (depending on taste)
1/4 tsp pepper
croissants or buns for sandwich

Directions:

Combine all of the ingredients into a large bowl and mix with a spoon.

Cover with saran wrap and place in refrigerator until ready to serve.

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7 Responses to “Chicken Cranberry Salad”

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    Cassie — October 4, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    I adore chicken salad! I sometimes add dried cranberries too. And Greek yogurt – yes! This looks fabulous!

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    Julia {The Roasted Root} — October 4, 2012 at 11:09 pm

    This chicken salad looks fabulous! I’d love a heaping portion of it on a delicious roll for lunch! Definitely going to try this recipe – my boyfriend would love it too!

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    Angie@Angie's Recipes — October 5, 2012 at 5:28 am

    What a fantastic chicken salad without MAYONNAISE!

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    • azestybite replied: — October 5th, 2012 @ 7:55 am

      Oh yes definitely without mayo! Never been a big fan of it.

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    Kate@Diethood — October 6, 2012 at 10:52 am

    My favorite chicken salad without mayo! YESSS!! Looks so good!

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    Sarah C. — October 9, 2012 at 8:41 am

    I absolutely love chicken salad as well. I usually substitute the mayo base for dijon mustard which gives a kick! I’m taking a risk and cooking a whole chicken this upcoming week so I’m sure I’ll have plenty of meat left over for some salad.

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    Alexi — November 2, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Can’t wait to try! I LOVE the turkey salad from HEB too!

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