Chicken salad

Delicious and savory chicken salad recipe perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Packed with flavorful herbs and fresh ingredients for a tasty dish.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup toasted walnuts
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries 
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 
• 1 teaspoon sugar 
• 2 celery ribs, diced 
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced up to the pale green parts
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper 
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• Two 8-ounce dry or leftover cooked chicken breasts, cut into chunks (see Cook's Note)
• Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving
• Balsamic reduction, store-bought or homemade, for serving

Instructions:

1. Combine the walnuts, cranberries, mustard, sugar, celery, scallions, salt, and pepper in a spacious bowl. Allow the flavors to fuse for 10 minutes.
2. Incorporate the mayonnaise and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasonings as required. Gently mix in the chicken. Refrigerate the mixture for a minimum of 1 hour before serving, preferably overnight.
3. Present on lettuce leaves and garnish with balsamic reduction.

Summary:

• Calories: 2711 kcal
• Fat: 230 g
• Protein: 112 g
• Carbs: 55 g
• Potassium: 1503 mg
• Magnesium: 218 mg