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Healthy Cranberry Chicken Salad
Valentina P
A healthy no-mayo chicken salad made with crunchy celery, cranberries, and toasted almonds in a simple blend of olive oil and lemon. Delicious and refreshing.
How To MakeDiet Type: Paleo
Shopping List
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For the Chicken Salad
- 2 cooked chicken breasts (such as Herb Baked Chicken or rotisserie)
- 4 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup sliced toasted almonds
- 33333333/100000000 cup dried cranberries
- 33333333/100000000 cup fresh cilantro, chopped For the Vinaigrette
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Step 2: Whisk together the vinaigrette ingredients. Set aside.
- Step 3: Dice the cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces. Combine the chicken, celery, toasted almonds, cranberries, and cilantro in a salad bowl. Pour in the vinaigrette and gently toss. Note: Even if you are making this for a meal prep, do not skip the step of adding the dressing.
- Serve: Enjoy at room temperature or chilled. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
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