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Chicken salad sandwiches with cranberries and pistachios on ciabatta bread.

Cranberry Chicken Salad

Creamy Cranberry Chicken Salad is studded with crunchy pistachios for a stellar sandwich spread. Pair it with a croissant for an incredible meal!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 5
Calories: 547kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups coarsely chopped cooked chicken
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 Tablespoon sugar
  • 1-2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup pistachios
  • Ciabatta, croissants, or other rolls ( for serving)
  • Lettuce and tomato ( for serving)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayo and sour cream. Add sugar and lemon juice and whisk until thoroughly combined. Season with salt, pepper, and additional lemon juice, to taste.
  • Add the chicken to mayo mixture and stir until combined. If needed add a bit more mayo to cover. Stir in cranberries and pistachios. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • When ready to serve, slice rolls in half. Pile high with lettuce, chicken salad, and tomato, if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can easily make this salad the day before.
  • Chicken salad is made for adjusting--feel free to swap the cranberries for halved grapes and the pistachios for another nut of your choosing. We also love to add finely diced celery for a little crunch!
  • Gluten-free? Use lettuce wraps!
Course Sandwiches and Burgers
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken salad recipe with cranberries, chicken salad with cranberries, cranberry chicken salad, cranberry chicken salad recipe

Nutrition

Calories: 547kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 116mg | Sodium: 301mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 168IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
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