Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Updated on August 17, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 1 Comment • Jump to Recipe
This Cranberry Chicken Salad recipe is perfect for making sandwiches on your favorite buns. Or wrap it in lettuce for a healthy alternative.
I love salad sandwiches of all kinds and was in the mood for some chicken so made these 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.
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.
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”.
I found that 3/4 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 3/4 cup is too much for your taste.
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.
Nut Allergy Warning
This recipe may contain peanuts or other nuts and seeds as one of its ingredients. Please take the appropriate precautions.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
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.
Printable Recipe Card
Cranberry Chicken Salad Sandwiches
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Mayonnaise, or to taste
- ½ tsp 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
Nutrition
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.
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.