Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Cape Cod Chicken Salad featuring tender cooked chicken, crisp tart apples, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy walnuts all tossed in a creamy honey-Dijon mayonnaise dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or picnic meal.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded (8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup diced tart apple (like a Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Combine salad ingredients: In a large bowl, add the cooked diced or shredded chicken, diced tart apples, chopped walnuts, and sweetened dried cranberries. Gently mix to combine evenly.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, and ground black pepper until smooth and well incorporated.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the chicken salad mixture and stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing. Taste and add a pinch of salt if needed.
- Serve or chill: Serve the Cape Cod Chicken Salad immediately or refrigerate it until ready to eat for a chilled, refreshing dish.
Notes
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead of time and refrigerated to allow flavors to meld.
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness of the cranberries.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Walnuts can be toasted lightly to enhance their flavor if desired.
- Great served on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
