Holiday Chicken Salad Recipe

This festive chicken salad is incredibly versatile! Perfect as a classic sandwich filling or a delightful appetizer stuffed into juicy plum tomatoes or flaky pastry puffs. The sweet cranberries and crunchy nuts complement the tender chicken beautifully, creating a flavor explosion in your mouth. Get ready for holiday gatherings with this easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 147.4 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.3 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Holiday Chicken Salad

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How to Make Holiday Chicken Salad

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Stir in 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped celery, 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color), 1/4 cup chopped red onion, and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
  3. Gently fold in 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken.
  4. Season generously with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Serve as a sandwich filling, or spoon into halved plum tomatoes or pastry puffs for an elegant appetizer.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

7g

Carbs

1g