Description
A delightful salad balancing sweet and savory flavors, packed with protein and healthy fats, perfect for quick meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or yogurt
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce or mixed greens for serving
Instructions
- Poach the chicken breasts in water with garlic and bay leaf until cooked through, about 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Shred the poached chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, cranberries, walnuts, and celery.
- Mix in mayonnaise or yogurt until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve over greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
For variations, consider adding fresh herbs, adjusting the dressing for creaminess, or using seasonal fruits.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg