Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Cranberries - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (2024)

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You’re going to love this rotisserie chicken salad made with cranberries and walnuts! This is a Waldorf inspired chicken salad.

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You're going to love this rotisserie chicken salad made with cranberries and walnuts!

★ Why You'll Love this Recipe ★

This chicken salad recipe is sometimes known as "Waldorf Chicken Salad" named after the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City according to Wikipedia. Now you know!

It's so easy to make and stores well for lunches or an easy healthy dinner. It takes a total of 10 minutes max to make.

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★ Ingredients You'll Need ★

Just 6 Ingredients!

All you need to whip up this tasty chicken salad is SIX ingredients.

Rotisserie chicken, dried cranberries (craisins), walnuts, celery and Greek yogurt or mayo. Season with salt and pepper too if you'd like.

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Tips & FAQs ★

This chicken salad is great for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

Honestly, this chicken salad is so good, I usually eat it by the spoonful. However, you can eat it many different ways.

Here are some ideas:

  1. Try it as a lettuce wrap. Just take a large leaf of lettuce, put a spoonful or two of chicken salad in the middle, fold in the side and tuck in the top and bottom. It's a little wrap that's low in carbs but big on crunch.
  2. Top your greens with this chicken salad. A scoop of this cranberry walnut chicken salad on top of your typical leafy green salad for a punch of protein and flavor.
  3. Wrap it up with any flavor tortilla wrap.
  4. Serve this chicken salad as a complete low-carb meal! Start with the chicken salad and serve with a side of steamed or raw broccoli and low-carb bread toasted with a slice of cheese.
  5. Try it served on a croissant. You can choose a large croissant and make it a meal. Or smaller croissants for more of an appetizer.

The chicken salad sandwiches on croissants makes a great little brunch menu item that's perfect for baby and bridal showers.

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Want to lighten up this chicken salad?

Try Greek yogurt instead of mayo. Or half mayo, half Greek yogurt.

I got this simple recipe from my hubby's cousin after having it at her house. I normally don't like chicken salad but this was so light and refreshing compared to other chicken salads I've had, that I ended up asking her what was in it.

The secret is using Greek yogurt instead of mayo. The Greek yogurt actually gives the chicken salad added flavor and makes it healthier too. Win-win! The cranberries and walnuts combined also give this chicken salad a nontraditional flavor and added nutrients.

If you want a bit of that nostalgic creamy mayo flavor though, try going half Greek yogurt, half mayo. Or full mayo. Up to you!

I just love this chicken salad and think you will too!

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Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Cranberries

Author: Angela G.

You’re going to love this rotisserie chicken salad made with cranberries and walnuts! This is a Waldorf inspired chicken salad.

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Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American

Skill Level: Easy

Recipe Type: Camping, Chicken, Healthy Choices, Low-Carb, Salads, Summer

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Yield: 4 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 whole rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup mayonaisse or plain Greek Yogurt
  • cup dijon mustard
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 12 oz craisins
  • 2 ribs celery finely chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

  • Pick and shred rotisserie chicken.

  • Stir in Greek yogurt, dijon mustard, craisins, celery, walnuts and salt & pepper.

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to up to 5 days.

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Nutrition Facts

Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 22g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 407mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 96IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg

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  1. Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Cranberries - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (9)Esmé Slabbert says

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Cranberries - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (10)
    Super delicious and you can use leftover chicken. This is perfect to not waste any chicken. I usually freeze leftover chicken and now I know what to do with it!
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  2. Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Cranberries - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (11)Julie says

    Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Cranberries - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (12)
    Easy and delicous! This will be a permanent staple in my go to recipes!

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    • Rotisserie Chicken Salad with Cranberries - Mighty Mrs | Super Easy Recipes (13)Angela G. says

      Hi Julie, So glad you are enjoying it! Thanks for the feedback. 🙂

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FAQs

How long is chicken salad made from rotisserie chicken good for? ›

It's tempting to stir up a big batch so that we can enjoy leftovers for a few days. But how long is it safe to keep chicken salad on hand? The short answer is to store chicken salad in a sealed container in the fridge or cooler for no more than four days.

What are the ingredients in Walmart chicken salad? ›

INGREDIENTS: ROTISSERIE SEASONED WHITE MEAT CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST, SALT, BLACK PEPPER), DRESSING (WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, VINEGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, EGG YOLKS, SALT, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE, MUSTARD POWDER, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED ONION, DRIED GARLIC, ...

Is Costco chicken salad made from rotisserie chicken? ›

In terms of value, the Costco chicken salad is definitely worth it. The container is large enough to feed a family of four, or to use as meal prep for the week. Plus, the chicken salad is made with flavorful ingredients, including fresh shredded rotisserie chicken, celery, onion, and seasonings, all in a creamy sauce.

Does chicken salad chick use mayonnaise? ›

All white meat, shredded chicken, finely minced celery, mayonnaise, & our secret seasoning.

Is it OK to eat rotisserie chicken after 5 days? ›

USDA recommends using cooked chicken within three to four days, kept refrigerated (40°F or less). Refrigeration slows but does not stop bacterial growth. USDA recommends using cooked leftovers within three to four days.

What not to do when preparing chicken salad? ›

Overcooked or dry chicken

To ensure that your chicken salad tastes the way that it should, you should avoid using overcooked or dry chicken in your recipe. Unfortunately, as we cook chicken, the moisture of the bird slowly evaporates.

Why did Chick Fil A stop selling chicken salad? ›

The decision to remove Chicken Salad from the menu was a difficult one,” Chick-fil-A said via email to TODAY.com at the time. “We know that many of our customers loved our Chicken Salad, but we have also heard from guests that they are looking for new tastes and fresh flavors on the menu in our restaurants.”

What does Chick Fil A put in their salad? ›

A fresh bed of mixed greens, topped with a blend of shredded Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheeses and grape tomatoes. Prepared fresh daily. Served with charred tomato, crispy red bell peppers and choice of dressing.

Why are Costco rotisserie chickens so good? ›

The reason Costco's chicken is so juicy is because of a salt solution pumped inside, which is basically like super-brining. That makes the meat moist and evenly seasoned every time, delivering a consistent—though there has been some Reddit uproar about weird-tasting chicken lately in some states—tasting chicken.

Why is Costco rotisserie chicken pink? ›

Often meat of younger birds shows the most pink because their thinner skins permit oven gases to reach the flesh. Older animals have a fat layer under their skin, giving the flesh added protection from the gases. Older poultry may be pink in spots where fat is absent from the skin.

Is it better to shred or cube chicken for chicken salad? ›

When making chicken salad, should the chicken be shredded or finely cubed? That's completely up to you. It really depends on how you cook the chicken. If you boil it, then shredding would be easier and cubes for baking.

Why is my chicken salad so bland? ›

There could be several reasons why your chicken salad is bland. Here are some common factors to consider: Lack of Seasoning: One of the most common reasons for bland chicken salad is insufficient seasoning. Make sure to add enough salt, pepper, and other seasonings like herbs and spices to enhance the flavor.

Why doesn't Chick fil A use mayo? ›

Although the previous answers are okay…the fact is that restaurant or industrialized mayonaise does not spoil that fast…it has preservatives on it, mostly for a food safety reason. However, mayo does make a bun soggy. Chick-Fil-A's operations just does not set itself up that way.

What kind of bread does Chicken Salad Chick use? ›

Options include White, Wheatberry & Croissants. Availability varies by location.

How long does rotisserie chicken salad last in the fridge? ›

Rotisserie chicken salad will last 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge, just give it a good stir each day. Bread: Serve your salad with lettuce and tomato on sandwich bread, a wrap, pita bread, or a croissant. Lettuce: Spoon the salad into bibb/boston lettuce leaves, or add a generous scoop to your salad.

How long will homemade chicken salad last in the refrigerator? ›

With all of that flavor, you certainly don't want any leftovers to turn bad. Generally, chicken salad will only last three to five days, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). You must store the chicken salad in the fridge to maintain its freshness.

Can chicken salad last 5 days? ›

After checking with the United States Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, here is what they had to say: For best quality, chicken (as well as egg, ham, tuna and macaroni) salads should be kept only three to five days in the refrigerator (stored at 40 degrees or lower).

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