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Cranberry Chicken Salad with Blue Cheese & Chives

Cultural Context

Cranberry Chicken Salad is a quintessential American dish, often featured in potlucks and summer picnics. It combines the savory flavors of chicken with the sweetness of cranberries and the tanginess of blue cheese, creating a delightful balance. This salad reflects the American love for bold flavors and textures, and it has seen numerous variations, including the use of different nuts and dressings, making it a versatile dish enjoyed across the country.

AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups roasted chicken
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 oz blue cheese
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup apple juice
1 cup celery
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 cup radish
1/2 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chives

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

blue cheese

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cream cheese

Feta offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide healthy fats and protein at a lower cost.

1

Roast the chicken on the bone at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 2 hours, seasoned with salt and pepper.

2

Let the roasted chicken cool, then pull the meat off the bone.

3

Soak dried cranberries in apple juice and bring to a simmer until they plump up.

4

In a mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, blue cheese, plumped cranberries, diced celery, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, salt, and pepper.

5

Finely chop the celery and add it to the mixture.

6

Slice radishes thinly and add them to the bowl for crunch.

7

Optionally, add roasted peanuts for texture.

8

Mix all ingredients together until well incorporated.

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

milkwheat

Also Known As

Cranberry Chicken SaladChicken Salad with Blue Cheese

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