Recipe For Cape Cod Chicken Salad
Cape Cod Chicken Salad is a flavorful and versatile dish made with diced chicken, mayo, mustard, celery, red onion, cranberries, and almonds. It can be served as a sandwich, in a wrap, on lettuce, or on crackers, offering a delightful mix of textures and flavors.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Chopping board
- Knife
- Skillet or Grill Pan
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup celery finely chopped
- ½ cup red grapes halved
- ¼ cup walnuts chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ⅓ cup orange blossom honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Mixed salad greens for serving
Instructions
- Prepare The Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the chicken for about 5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through. Let it cool, and then chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix The Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped chicken, mayonnaise, celery, grapes, walnuts, dried cranberries, orange-blossom honey, and dill. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season And Chill: Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad over a bed of mixed salad greens.