Cranberry Chicken Salad combines tender chicken, sweet cranberries, and creamy dressing for a quick, flavorful, and versatile meal.

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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/4 cup celery, finely chopped

1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon lemon juice

Salt and pepper, to taste

Optional: 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Optional: lettuce leaves or croissants for serving

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1. Cook and shred chicken.

2. Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

3. Combine chicken, cranberries, celery, red onion, and nuts (if using) with dressing.

4. Adjust seasoning to taste.

5. Serve chilled over lettuce, in croissants, or on bread.

Best served chilled.

Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.

Add fresh herbs like parsley or tarragon for extra flavor.