cranberry avocado chicken salad with celery, carrots, dill, and everything bagel seasoning in a blue and red ceramic bowl on a wooden cutting board

Cranberry Avocado Chicken Salad – Easy High-Protein Lunch

Creamy, crunchy, herbaceous, and lightly sweet, this Cranberry Avocado Chicken Salad is a simple, protein-packed lunch that comes together in minutes and feels both fresh and satisfying.

Introduction

This Cranberry Avocado Chicken Salad is one of those easy recipes that’s perfect for busy afternoons, light lunches, or meal prep throughout the week. Tender chicken is combined with creamy avocado, crisp celery, sweet dried cranberries, and crunchy carrots for a balanced mix of texture and flavor. Fresh or dried dill and a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning add a savory, herb-forward twist that makes this chicken salad feel extra comforting and flavorful.

🌿 Mindful Morsel

Chicken provides protein to help support satiety and balanced energy levels, while avocado contributes healthy fats and potassium that support heart health and nutrient absorption. Cranberries contain antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress, while carrots and celery provide fiber and important vitamins for digestive and overall wellness. Dill also contains antioxidant compounds that help support overall health and digestion.

Recipe Information

  • Servings: 2

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes

  • Cook Time: None

  • Total Time: 10 minutes

  • Calories per Serving: ~340

Ingredients

  • 1 can chicken (or shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken breast)

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise

  • ¼ cup dried cranberries

  • ½ avocado, diced or lightly mashed

  • ¼–⅓ cup matchstick carrots

  • 2 celery stalks, diced

  • 1–2 tsp fresh dill (or ½–1 tsp dried dill)

  • Everything bagel seasoning, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep: Drain canned chicken if needed. Dice celery and roughly chop the matchstick carrots if desired for smaller bites. Dice or lightly mash the avocado. Chop dill if using fresh.

  2. Combine: Add chicken, mayonnaise, cranberries, avocado, carrots, celery, and dill to a medium bowl.

  3. Season: Sprinkle in everything bagel seasoning and stir gently until evenly combined.

  4. Serve: Enjoy chilled on sandwiches, wraps, crackers, lettuce cups, or straight from the bowl.

Tips/Notes

  • Add chopped walnuts or pecans for extra crunch and healthy fats.

  • A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the flavor and helps keep the avocado fresh.

  • Greek yogurt can replace part of the mayo for a lighter option.

  • Best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

Social Media Callout

This Cranberry Avocado Chicken Salad is creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor from dill and everything bagel seasoning. Save this recipe for quick lunches or easy meal prep and tag @mmmindfulmorsels on Instagram — I’d love to see your version!

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