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cherry chicken salad

(3 ratings)
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Recipe by
Jenni K
@AnCsMom
Hermantown, MN

I got this recipe from my aunt. It's great served on croissants. A little fancier than your standard chicken salad.

(3 ratings)
yield 7 , 1/2 cup servings
prep time 15 Min

Ingredients For cherry chicken salad

  • 2 1/2 c
    cooked, cubed chicken breast
  • 2/3 c
    dried cherries (or cranberries)
  • 1/3 c
    chopped celery
  • 1/3 c
    chopped tart apple
  • 1/3 c
    chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 4 tsp
    buttermilk
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/8 tsp
    pepper
  • 7
    croissants, split

How To Make cherry chicken salad

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cherries, celery, apple, and pecans.
  • 2
    In another bowl, combine the mayo, buttermilk, salt and pepper. Add to the chicken mixture and mix well.
  • 3
    Spoon 1/2 cup of chicken salad onto each croissant. (or serve on whatever is your preference)
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