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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Food Distribution Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	328
Total Fat	12 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Cholesterol	81 mg
Sodium	720 mg
Carbohydrates	31 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Total Sugars	24 g
Added Sugars included	17 g
Protein	27 g
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Calcium	46 mg
Iron	1 mg
Potassium	560 mg

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	328
Total Fat	12 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Monounsaturated Fat	4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	4 g
Linoleic Acid	4 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.5 g
Omega 3 - EPA	3 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	5 mg
Cholesterol	81 mg
Carbohydrates	31 g
Dietary Fiber	4 g
Total Sugars	24 g
Added Sugars included	17 g
Protein	27 g
Minerals
Calcium	46 mg
Potassium	560 mg
Sodium	720 mg
Copper	135 mcg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	45 mg
Phosphorus	243 mg
Selenium	29 mcg
Zinc	1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	41 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.8 mg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	3 mg
Vitamin K	50 mcg
Folate	46 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.1 mg
Riboflavin	0.3 mg
Niacin	9 mg
Choline	77 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Fruits	1/2 cups
	Vegetables	1 1/4 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