It’s Secret Recipe Club time again! I didn’t participate last month since we were on the road for 2 weeks, and missed it! It’s fun to get assigned to a new blog, get to know the author, and browse around for a recipe.
Usually I come up with several I want to try, and narrow it down to one that fits my fancy and cravings at that time.
This month I was assigned to The Gingered Whisk! Jenni has a super cute daughter, and shares my love of being in the kitchen. I always browse the bread sections, since that is a bit of my “specialty”. Jenni really likes using sourdough! It’s not something I’ve experimented with very much, but I want to. It was neat to see how many different types of bread can be done with sourdough. Good job, Jenni! It’s inspiring!
I received this assignment right after we got back home from 18 days on the road. I was exhausted, and my youngest was sick, so I looked for something quick. I decided on a very basic recipe, in hopes that some of you would benefit from it! What is better in these coming supper months than a yummy Chicken Salad sandwich?! You can eat it on crackers, buns, bread, or tortillas. It’s easy to bring on a picnic, or a day at the beach! It’s versatile too, you can add many different nuts and fruits to “spice it up”.
Jenni’s recipe is super simple. I tweaked it a bit because I had just gotten a Vita-Mix and wanted to try it out in there (worked great!), and because I’ve been craving cranberries so I had to add some in.
Cranberry Chicken Salad
2 cups chicken, cooked and shredded*
1 pickle, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Mayonnaise to taste
Handful dried cranberries, chopped**
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. Serve on crackers, buns, bread, or tortilla wraps.
*Put mine through my Vita-Mix blender to shred! So quick! Would also work through a food processor, or chop finely with a knife.
** I put those through the Vita-Mix too!!





Yum! This looks like it would make a great wrap. Wanted to drop in and let you know you were my secret assignment this month. : )
I am so glad you enjoyed the chicken salad!
It is one of my favorites because it is so simple (in fact, we had it for lunch today!) but I can’t deny that pickles and cranberries would be an interesting addition. Glad the Vita-Mix worked great for you.
Lovely! That looks so delicious – perfect for summery days like today no doubt
Yes, perfect day for a hot summery day!!
Oh yum! I just love chicken salad and this an interesting and intriguing recipe.
It’s fun to try new flavors together.
Cranberries are great in tuna salad, too! (visiting from Group D)
Oh! I’ll have to try them in tuna salad next!
Thanks!
Always loving new chicken salad recipes! Looks great!
Hope you like it!
sounds tasty + i love the idea of adding cranberries – i bet they add a great flavor + texture!
YUM! That would be really good on a wrap!
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