Chicken and Cranberry Salad

Name: Chicken and Cranberry Salad
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces chicken, cooked and diced (1 1/2 cups); 1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing; 1/2 cup dried cranberries (or cherries); 1/8 cup almonds, sliced; 1 head of lettuce, chopped

Source: Creative Recipes for Less Familiar USDA Commodities Used by Household Programs USDA Food and Nutrition Service Food Distribution Service

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

A simple and delicious salad topped with almonds and dried cranberries for bursts of flavor.

Makes

4 servings

Ingredients

12 ounces chicken, cooked and diced (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup vinaigrette dressing
1/2 cup dried cranberries (or cherries)
1/8 cup almonds, sliced
1 head of lettuce, chopped

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Toss chicken, cranberries, and almonds with dressing.
Serve on a mound of chopped lettuce.

Notes

Learn more about: Cranberries Lettuce

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