Chicken and Cranberry Salad

Chicken and Cranberry Salad

57 Ratings

plate of Chicken and Cranberry Salad

Makes: 4 servings

Total Cost: $$$$

A simple and delicious salad topped with almonds and dried cranberries for bursts of flavor.

Ingredients

12 ounces chicken, cooked and diced (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing
1 cup dried cranberries (or cherries)
1/8 cup almonds, sliced
1 head of lettuce, chopped

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Toss chicken, cranberries, and almonds with dressing.
Serve on a mound of chopped lettuce.

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Creative Recipes for Less Familiar USDA Commodities Used by Household Programs
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Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	306
Total Fat	10 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Cholesterol	N/A
Sodium	485 mg
Carbohydrates	29 g
Dietary Fiber	7 g
Total Sugars	19 g
Added Sugars included	14 g
Protein	28 g
Vitamin D	N/A
Calcium	115 mg
Iron	2 mg
Potassium	447 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	306
Total Fat	10 g
Saturated Fat	1 g
Carbohydrates	29 g
Dietary Fiber	7 g
Total Sugars	19 g
Added Sugars included	14 g
Protein	28 g
Minerals
Calcium	115 mg
Potassium	447 mg
Sodium	485 mg
Copper	186 mcg
Iron	2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	440 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	18 mg
Vitamin K	229 mcg
Folate	102 mcg DFE

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Fruits	1/2 cups
	Vegetables	1 1/2 cups
	Protein Foods	3 ounces

Any flavor of salad dreessing can be used. I've used 3-cheese Italian, Raspberry vinaigrette. Ranch, Bleu cheese, etch. It's delicious either way.

03/28/12

MyPlate.gov is based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025