Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad

Ingredients

  • 12 oz. cooked shredded chicken (about 3 cups)
  • 1 cup finely diced apple
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup toasted pecans
  • 1/3 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3–1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp. brown mustard
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4–1/2 tsp. pepper
  • Optional: 1-2 Tbsp. fresh herbs, like tarragon, dill, or parsley.

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, pecans, celery and cranberries.
  2. Add 1/3 cup mayo along with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper (and herbs, if using). Stir to combine, adding a few more tablespoons of mayo, if desired, depending on how well-dressed you prefer your chicken salad.
  3. Taste and add additional salt or seasonings, to taste.
  4. Store chicken mixture in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.