This easy Cranberry Chicken Salad with almonds is graced with a tangy, lightly sweet poppy seed dressing. Layer it on slider rolls or croissants with lettuce for a delicious, light meal.
¾cupmayonnaise(choose a healthy fat mayo like olive oil mayonnaise)
¼cupnonfat plain Greek yogurt
¼cupmilk
1tablespoonsugar
1tablespoonapple cider vinegar
1tablespoonpoppy seeds
½teaspoondry mustard
½teaspoononion powder
½teaspoongarlic powder
¼teaspoonsalt
freshly ground black pepperto taste
For the Chicken Salad
2 ½cupscooked chopped chicken breast (I used a rotisserie chicken)
⅓cupfinely diced red onion
1stalk celerydiced
⅓cupdried cranberries
⅓cupslivered almonds
Instructions
Combine all the dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
Add chicken salad ingredients and toss until the dressing is thoroughly incorporated.
Serve on slider rolls, croissants, wraps, or lightly toasted bread with lettuce leaves.
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Notes
Storage: This salad is delicious immediately upon mixing or cover and refrigerate it until ready to serve. It will stay fresh and tasty for 3 to 4 days if refrigerated in an airtight container.