Cranberry Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Make meal prep simple and tasty with this cranberry jalapeno chicken salad that is the perfect mix of sweet and savory for easy healthy meals.
I can be skeptical of chicken salad because I don’t like chicken salad that is just covered in mayo, but this chicken salad is full of crunch, flavor, and is the easy meal prep for healthy lunches for the week. Cranberry jalapeno chicken salad is the perfect mix of sweet and savory, and don’t let the jalapeno scare you it is not too spicy. This chicken salad is sure to become a favorite and is packed with protein, fiber, and is gluten-free.
You will love Cranberry Jalapeno Chicken Salad because:
- Cranberry chicken salad is the perfect mix of sweet and savory
- A light and crunchy chicken salad that is packed with flavor
- An easy meal prep recipe for healthy meals all week long
- Gluten-free and full of healthy fats, protein, and fiber
- This recipe comes together easily in 15 minutes for quick meal prep
Cranberry Jalapeno Chicken Salad is made with:
- Chicken: use rotisserie chicken or I often bake or cook chicken in the instant pot to shred
- Celery: adds a light crunch to the chicken salad
- Green onions: are a great onion for this recipe because they do not have an overpowering flavor
- Dried cranberries: add a touch of sweetness to balance the savory
- Jalapenos: these add a little spice and flavor, but when using de-seeded jalapenos it is not too spicy
- Pecans: chopped pecans for extra crunch and some healthy fats
- Mayoanise: I like to use chosen food or primal kitchen mayo for an avocado oil-based mayo
- Greek yogurt: Use a thick Greek yogurt, I tend to like 2% for this recipe
- Dijon mustard: adds some flavor to the chicken salad dressing
- Apple cider vinegar: the perfect zing to the recipe
- Spices: in this recipe, we will need sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder
Recipe Tips:
- Shred chicken easily by using a hand mixer or stand mixer
- A great way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken
- When I crave chicken salad and have no chicken cooked I throw it in the instant pot to cook then shred it with a hand mixer
- Dice the celery, onions, pecans, and jalapenos into small pieces to get crunch in every bite
- To have mild spice in the chicken salad make sure to de-seed the jalapenos
- I sometimes swill chop the cranberries to make sure they are evenly distributed throughout the recipe
- Enjoy as a sandwich, on a salad, in a wrap, or serve with crackers and veggies
- This recipe lasts up to 4-5 days in the fridge and still tastes fresh
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Cranberry Jalapeno Chicken Salad
Make meal prep simple and tasty with this cranberry jalapeno chicken salad that is the perfect mix of sweet and savory for easy healthy meals.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded chicken
- 2/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
- 2/3 cup chopped pecans
- 2 jalapenos
- 6 tbsp mayo
- 6 tbsp greek yogurt
- 2 tsp dijon mustard
- 2 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Shred cooked chicken℉
- Chop celery, green onions, jalapenos, and pecans
- In a bowl combine shredded chicken, celery, green onions, jalapenos, pecans, and cranberries
- In a small bowl combine mayo, greek yogurt, dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, spices and mix to combine
- Add the sauce the chicken and mix together
- Adjust seasoning s to your preference if needed
- Enjoy on bread or wrap, or as a dip with veggies and crackers
Notes
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