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    Home » Recipes » Sandwiches & Wraps

    Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    Published by Rodney on September 29, 2022 - Jump to Recipe - 1 Comment

    This Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe is perfect for making sandwiches on your favorite buns. Or wrap it in lettuce for a healthy alternative.
    chicken salad sandwich

    I love salad sandwiches of all kinds and was in the mood for some chicken so made these Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches.

    cranberry chicken salad sandwiches

    I rarely use canned chicken as I prefer to cook my own chicken or get a rotisserie chicken depending on what I am making but this time I decided to try chicken out of a can.

    cranberry chicken salad sandwiches

    I was surprised that once combined with all the other yummy ingredients I could not tell the chicken was from a can! This means I might start using more canned meat going forward. In moderation of course.

    cranberry chicken salad sandwiches

    As with any recipe like this, the quantities of certain ingredients, like the mayonnaise, are based on my tastes. Some people like theirs to be drier and others "wetter".

    sandwich on plate with chips

    I found that ¾ of a cup is a happy medium and you can easily add more mayo if that's how you like your chicken salad. Conversely, you can add more chicken and/or more veggies if you find ¾ cup is too much for your taste.

    cranberry chicken salad sandwiches

    As far as what kind of buns to use, I suggest you use whatever you prefer. A nice pretzel bun or Ciabatta bun works well. If you don't care for buns you can always use a couple of slices of bread. For an even healthier option, wrap the chicken salad in some lettuce to make a lettuce wrap.

    cranberry chicken salad sandwiches

    🥜 Nut Allergy Warning

    This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.

    For more great recipes with Dried Cranberries, I suggest you check these recipes out:

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      Cranberry Orange Muffins
    • Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
      Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Muffins
    • cranberry pistachio biscotti
      Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti
    • lemon cranberry bars
      Lemon Cranberry Bars

    📋 Gather your Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Mayonnaise, Paprika, Dried Cranberries, Celery, Green Onions, Green Bell Pepper, Pecans, Canned Chicken Breast, Salt & pepper and Buns or Bread.

    🥣 How to make Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and paprika. Add the dried cranberries, diced celery, green onion, bell pepper and pecans.
    Fold in the drained chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before assembling the sandwiches.

    📖 Recipe

    cranberry chicken salad sandwich

    Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches

    This Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe is perfect for making sandwiches on your favorite buns. Or wrap it in lettuce for a healthy alternative.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep TimePrep Time 5 minutes mins
    Total TimeTotal Time 5 minutes mins
    Course Sandwiches & Wraps
    Cuisine American
    Author Rodney
    Servings 6 sandwiches
    Calories 607 kcal

    Equipment

    • Bowl for Mixing

    Ingredients
     

    • ¾ cup Mayonnaise, or to taste
    • ½ teaspoon Paprika
    • ¾ cup Dried Cranberries
    • ½ cup Celery, chopped
    • 2 Green Onions, chopped
    • ½ cup Green Bell Pepper, diced
    • ¼ cup Pecans, chopped
    • 25 oz Canned Chicken Breast, drained
    • Salt and pepper, to taste
    • 4 Buns

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise and paprika. Add the dried cranberries, diced celery, green onion, bell pepper and pecans.
    • Fold in the drained chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before assembling the sandwiches.

    Notes

    → This recipe may contain wheat/gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, and soy. Please take the necessary precautions.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 607kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 32gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1139mgPotassium: 105mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 11mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    1. Ginette

      January 31, 2023 at 12:04 am

      This recipe is great. The cranberries really make this recipe as I love cranberries. I first made this recipe to go on a camping trip. It was a great success as everyone loved it.

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