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Healthy Harvest Chicken Salad

This Healthy Harvest Chicken Salad is loaded with flavor from apples, celery and dried cranberries. It's a delicious Fall twist on a classic that's great for an easy lunch served over lettuce or on gluten-free bread.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American, gluten-free
Keyword: apples, chicken, chicken salad, cranberries
Author: Thriving Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 2½-3 cups Cooked Chicken Boil and shred 2 chicken breasts or use an already cooked rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 Apple diced
  • 1 Celery Rib diced
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ½-¾ cup Mayo start with ½ cup then add more if needed.
  • 3 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Salt more or less to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika

Optional

  • ¼ cup Chopped Nuts Pecans, pistachios, walnuts or any kind you like or have on hand!
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Cayenne Powder for a little spice!

Instructions

  • In a medium size bowl, add the shredded chicken, apples, celery, cranberries, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Toss to combine.
  • In a small bowl, add the mayo, vinegar, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Stir to combine and add to the chicken. Toss everything together until mixed well.
  • Refrigerate until ready to eat or can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days. Serve over lettuce, a gluten-free tortilla wrap, bread, or crackers.
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