My cranberry almond chicken salad is a cool dish for these hot summer days! When the weather is this hot, I try to steer clear of using my stove or oven. Often we grill outside, but when the temperature is this scorching, having a cold meal sounds perfect. My cranberry almond chicken salad is full of different flavors and textures- tender chicken, crunchy almonds, and sweet cranberries tossed in a tangy dressing. And while it is a salad, it is also a hearty and satisfying meal. I use leftover chicken (or I buy a roasted chicken at the store), and you can put the salad on hoagie buns, bread, or lettuce leaves. It’s a tasty way to cool off on these hot summer days.
Belle’s Cranberry Almond Chicken Salad
¾ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon celery salt
½ teaspoon pepper
3 cups chopped, cooked chicken
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped onion
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery salt, and pepper. In a large bowl, toss together the chopped chicken, almonds, cranberries, celery, and onion. Pour the dressing over the top and mix to coat. Serve on buns, bread, or lettuce leaves.
