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Chicken Cranberry Salad Pinwheels picnic idea

Chicken Cranberry Salad Pinwheels: Perfect Picnic Idea!

Chicken Cranberry Salad Pinwheels picnic idea offers a delightful mix of flavors wrapped in tortillas, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 pinwheels
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Salad
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 cup dried cranberries substitute with dried cherries if desired
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1/4 cup red onion or green onions for a milder taste
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans swap for walnuts or almonds if desired
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or honey mustard for sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed is best
  • to taste kosher salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Wrap
  • 4 large flour tortillas consider spinach or whole wheat for varied nutrition

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • serrated knife
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded cooked chicken breast, mayonnaise, dried cranberries, diced celery, and red onion. Add chopped pecans, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  2. Lay out a tortilla and spoon 1/3 to 1/2 cup of chicken salad mixture onto it, leaving space around the edges. Roll tightly to form a neat log. Repeat with remaining tortillas and chicken salad.
  3. Wrap each pinwheel log tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes or longer to firm up.
  4. After chilling, unwrap and slice each log into 1-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange on a platter and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 380mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with a refreshing green salad or fresh fruit for a complete meal. These can be made ahead for convenience.

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