Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices Recipe
This Cranberry Chicken Salad on Apple Slices is a quick, refreshing, and healthy dish perfect for a light lunch or snack. Featuring tender shredded chicken combined with crunchy celery, sweet dried cranberries, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing, all served atop crisp apple slices for a delightful burst of sweetness and texture contrast.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 8 ounces cooked chicken breast (from a rotisserie chicken, shredded or diced)
- 1/4 cup celery, sliced
- 3 tablespoons Hellman's mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon red onion, chopped
To Serve
- 2 medium sweet red apples (sliced into rounds, then cored)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked shredded or diced chicken breast with sliced celery, mayonnaise, chicken broth, dried cranberries, and chopped red onion. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding salt and pepper as preferred.
- Slice the Apples: Just before serving, slice the apples into 1/4 inch thick rounds and carefully remove the seeds from each slice using a piping tip or a small spoon to create a neat hole. To prevent browning if not serving immediately, toss the apple slices lightly in lemon juice.
- Assemble: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared chicken salad onto each apple slice. Arrange on a serving plate and enjoy immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken simplifies preparation and adds flavor.
- Tossing apple slices in lemon juice prevents discoloration if not served immediately.
- Adjust mayonnaise and chicken broth quantities to achieve your desired chicken salad consistency.
- This recipe is perfect for a quick, no-cook chilled dish.
- For added crunch, consider adding chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.