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    Home » 500+ Keto Recipes » Meal Prep

    Published: Apr 10, 2020 · by: jenniferbanz · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases

    Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad

    One of my favorite easy lunches to meal prep is chicken salad.  I love this chicken salad with cranberries and almonds!  The crunch from the almonds and the slight sweetness from the dried cranberries is so good.  Even though this has dried cranberries, it is still keto friendly with only 5 net carbs per serving.

    chicken salad with cranberries and almonds in a wooden bowl

    I am a big fan of chicken salad...in fact, I have 2 other versions on my blog you should definitely check out.  They are all equally delicious!

    • Curry chicken salad
    • Keto chicken salad with bacon and avocado (no mayo in this one)

    What kind of chicken can I use?

    Chicken salad is so versatile, you really can use any chicken that you have on hand.  I have used rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, and chicken breast that I have poached or baked myself.  Poaching the chicken yields the juiciest chicken so that is my favorite way to prepare it.

    I simply bring a pot of salted water or chicken broth and the chicken breasts to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.  Let the chicken cook until the internal temperature is 165F.

    What can I use instead of lemon juice?

    If you are out of lemon juice, you can use orange juice, white vinegar, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.  This will alter the flavor a little so we really recommend to use lemon juice for the best flavor.

    ingredients for chicken salad in a glass bowl

    I like to serve this chicken salad in a wrap.  Look for a low carb or gluten free wrap at any grocery store.

    low carb cranberry almond chicken salad in a green wrap

    Related: I get all of my grass fed beef and pasture raised chicken from Butcher Box.  Read my honest review here.

    cranberry almond chicken salad in a wood bowl

    The Best Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad

    The best chicken salad with cranberries and almonds. This is great with baked, poached, leftover rotisserie, or canned chicken.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: lunch
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 0 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 324kcal
    Author: Jennifer Banz

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Cooked chicken , chopped
    • ¾ Cup Mayo
    • 1 Tablespoon lemon juice
    • ⅓ Cup Dried cranberries , chopped
    • ½ Cup Sliced almonds
    • 1 Stalk celery , diced
    • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients in a bowl and mix until combined thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
    • Keep in an air tught container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Jennifer's tips

    • The nutrition was calculated using no sugar added dried cranberries.  I linked to the ones I used above.
    • What kind of chicken can I use? Chicken salad is so versatile, you really can use any chicken that you have on hand.  I have used rotisserie chicken, canned chicken, and chicken breast that I have poached or baked myself.  Poaching the chicken yields the juiciest chicken so that is my favorite way to prepare it.
      I simply bring a pot of salted water or chicken broth and the chicken breasts to a boil and then reduce to a simmer.  Let the chicken cook until the internal temperature is 165F.
    • What can I use instead of lemon juice?
      If you are out of lemon juice, you can use orange juice, white vinegar, white wine vinegar, or apple cider vinegar.  This will alter the flavor a little so we really recommend to use lemon juice for the best flavor.
    Servings: 6

    Nutrition per serving

    Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 26g | Fiber: 2g

    Nutrition is provided as a courtesy only. Please re-calculate on your own with the ingredients and amounts you used for the most accurate data.

    Watch how to make it

    Keyword :gluten free, recipe for cranberry almond chicken salad

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      Recipe Reviews




    1. Shelli says

      June 03, 2022 at 6:00 pm

      I grew up with Miracle Whip instead of Mayo. What type/brand of mayo do you recommend?

      Reply
      • jenniferbanz says

        June 06, 2022 at 2:36 pm

        I love primal kitchen!

        Reply
    2. Sami says

      May 05, 2022 at 12:29 pm

      5 stars
      I did opt for the orange juice with a little bit of the zest. Very good, easy and fast!

      Reply
    3. Twyla Lindemann says

      March 22, 2022 at 10:15 am

      I put 2T diced onion and 1 tsp garlic powder in mine fora little more flavor.

      Reply
    4. Beth Kreger says

      July 22, 2021 at 3:14 pm

      So delicious on a hot summer day!!! What do you pair it with?

      Reply
    5. Kelly K Robinson says

      December 15, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      Simply delicious! Another home run Jennifer.

      Reply
    6. Nick says

      May 23, 2017 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      Had this for lunch yesterday, 5 stars! Thanks!

      Reply

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