New England Maple Chicken Salad

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 6 people

Categories: Chicken, Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts (left-over roast chicken works well and also rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 cup cubed cooked chicken thigh pieces (left-over roast chicken works well and also rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onions
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
  • red leaf lettuce, leaves
  • Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (preferably medium grade)
  • 2 teaspoons honey dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder

Directions

  1. Add the cooked cubed chicken, celery, onion, dried cranberries, parsley, and walnuts in a large mixing bowl; stir to combine.

  2. In a smaller bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients.

  3. Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken salad; toss to thoroughly coat.

  4. Cover and refrigerated a few hours before serving (may refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving).

  5. Line individual plates with red lettuce leaves; spoon chicken salad onto lettuce leaves and serve.

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