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Tara's Sweet and Chunky Chicken Salad

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"A sweet, but healthy chicken salad. The sweet secret is dried cranberries. Awesome on homemade bread or on crackers. I spread cream cheese on the bread or crackers, and top with chicken salad." — ABBIE 'N LILLI'S MOM

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1 (10 ounce) can chunk chicken, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/8 cup chopped dill pickle

1/8 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1/4 cup dried cranberries

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Directions

Without breaking up large chicken pieces, empty canned chicken into medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, pickle, onion, sunflower seeds, and cranberries; mix until well blended and very large chicken chunks are broken up.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jun 29, 2005

My mouth watered when I read the recipe but I didn't quite have the right ingredients on hand. So, I used a fresh cooked chicken breast [I buy bone-in breasts on sale; cook them up; remove the skin and debone them; freeze them in separate sandwich bags and put into one big freezer bag]; Miracle Whip Light, dill pickle relish [easier than cutting up pickles anyway!]and the onion. I didn't have sunflower seeds, but did have a trail mix called "Cranberries and More" that I use for a salad topping. I just chopped it up a little finer. It was WONDERFUL! The second time I added celery and a hard boiled egg and red seedless grapes cut in half. The third time I added chopped red onion too. I CRAVE this salad! It is truly the best chicken salad I've ever eaten! Thanks TARA!

—FRANNYFARKLE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 04, 2008

My husband and I were not a big fan of this recipe. It lacked any flavor other than the occasional cranberry. Wouldn't make it again.

—Rachel Wadsworth

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Oct 18, 2007

This is very yummy, though I used halved red grapes instead of the cranberries as it was what I had on hand & diced chicken pieces in place of the canned because I don't like canned meat. I also added chopped celery for extra crunch and a light sprinkle of garlic powder. The filling was delicious stuffed in a pita.

—mezo

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May 10, 2007

Holy moly, this was great! I didn't have sunflower seeds so used slivered almonds, and I was out of onion. The dried cranberries ARE the secret ingredient...and this is absolutely heavenly on oatnut bread with a couple slices of Swiss cheese. I'm glad I have some more...it's tomorrow's lunch! :)

—az_starshine

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May 05, 2008

Thanks, Tara! This is a clean, refreshing chicken salad. I used left over chicken thighs (chopped bite size), a little more mayo (eyeball it to your liking), 1/2 t. dried dill weed, 1/3 c. chopped vidalia onion, 1/3 c. chopped pecans, 1/4 c. chopped celery, and 1/3 c. craisins. I agree this could be the "kitchen sink" or "garbage" chicken salad, but Tara's basics make it incredible! This would go over well at BBQ's and gal pal luncheons! Next time I will try canned chicken (Buy one, get one free) and dill relish. Thanks again.

—jaxcooks

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Dec 11, 2007

yummy yummy left out the seeds added more cranberries and pickle relish delightful sandwich for the family

—joni

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Apr 07, 2005

This was very good but it definately needs more mayo. I doubled the amount of mayo. I also used sweet pickles instead of dill and it tasted great!

—KRISTLE

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Mar 02, 2006

This was so good. i will be making this one again and again. i wouldn't change anything.

—Jack's Mom

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Nutrition

Calories
171 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
1.7 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
46 mg
15%

Fat
11.1 g
17%

Fiber
0.5 g
2%

Protein
15.4 g
31%

Sodium
454 mg
18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tara's Sweet and Chunky Chicken Salad

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 171
** Calories from Fat: 100

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 11.1g 17 %
** Saturated Fat 2.4g 12 %
** Cholesterol 46mg 15 %
** Sodium 454mg 18 %
** Potassium 117mg 3 %
** Total Carbohydrates 1.7g < 1 %
** Dietary Fiber 0.5g 2 %
** Protein 15.4g 31 %
** Sugars 0.6g
** Vitamin A 2 %
** Vitamin C 5 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 12 %
** Thiamin 2 %
** Niacin 56 %
** Vitamin B6 18 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.