Check out this chicken salad packed with lean protein and nutritious ingredients. Walnuts are a great source of alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), an omega-3 fatty acid that is important for reducing inflammation. Enjoy the tang of dried cranberries and dijon mustard. Lite mayonnaise and crunchy celery provide a cooling flavor profile to this fresh recipe.
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Ingredients:
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup lite mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Directions:
Wash hands and all fresh produce
Combine chicken, celery, cranberries, walnuts, mayo, Dijon mustard and seasonings into a large bowl and mix well.
Serve as is, or enjoy on a bed of lettuce or whole grain bread.
Enjoy!