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Glass bowl filled with chicken salad containing shredded chicken, grapes, nuts, and celery. Sliced bread and a striped cloth are nearby.

Cape Cod Chicken Salad Recipe

A simple and easy homemade chicken salad for quick lunches and simple dinners. This New England style recipe is full of flavor and fun textures.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5
Author: Michelle

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shreds (8 ounces)
  • 1/2 cup diced tart apple like a Granny Smith
  • 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, diced apples, walnuts, and cranberries.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, mustard, honey, and black pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the chicken salad ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated. Give the salad a quick taste and add salt if needed. Serve right away or refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken or pre-shredded chicken from the grocery store to make prep fast.
  • Taste the salad before adding salt, mayo and chicken tend to be salty.
Cuisine New England
Course Lunch/Dinner

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 254mg | Potassium: 227mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 43IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg