Cranberry Chicken Salad
Sweet and tangy chicken salad with green apples and dried cranberries, perfect for summer lunches.
Ingredients
paprika
2 teaspoons
onion powder
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
boneless skinless chicken breasts
1-1/4 pounds
reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup
lemon juice
2 tablespoons
tart green apples (chopped)
2 medium
dried cranberries
1 cup
small onion (chopped)
1
lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
1
Cook the Chicken
In a small bowl, mix the paprika, onion powder, and salt; rub onto the chicken. If grilling, coat the grill rack with nonstick cooking spray before starting. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat or broil 4 inches from the heat source for 3 to 4-1/2 minutes per side until juices run clear. Cool until easy to handle, then chop the chicken.
2
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in the chicken, apples, cranberries, and onion. Serve on a plate lined with lettuce leaves.
