Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad

Name: Apple Cranberry Chicken Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 12 oz. cooked and cubed or shredded chicken (about 3 cups); 1 cup finely diced apple; 1/2 cup toasted pecans; 1/3 cup finely diced celery; 1/3 cup dried cranberries*; 1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise*; 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon pepper; Optional: 1-2 Tbsp fresh herbs (like tarragon, dill, or parsley.)

Instructions

Prep:20min

This chicken salad with apples is one of my favorite chicken salad recipes of all time! It's the perfect combination of savory, sweet, creamy, and crunchy. A delicious meal-prep lunch! Don't miss all our serving ideas below! (Gluten-Free, Paleo-Friendly)

Updated at: Sun, 19 Apr 2026 00:03:26 GMT