Fruited Chicken Salad with Crackers USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Add some color to your chicken salad with this easy recipe.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¼ cup fruit1 oz eq meat1 oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 8 oz Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 1 lb 9 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 12½ oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 8 oz Cranberries, dried
- 20 oz (at least 550 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 1 cup Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Lemon juice
- 2 tsp Celery seed
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 3 cups + 2Tbsp Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1⅔ cups Cranberries, dried
- 300 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- - - Lemon juice
- - - Celery seed
- - - Onion powder
- 3 lb 2 oz Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 lb 9 oz Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 1 lb Cranberries, dried
- 40 oz (at least 1100 g) Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
Measure
- 2 cups Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Celery seed
- 2 tsp Onion powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cooked, ¼" diced
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Apples, Granny Smith, fresh, unpeeled, cored, ¼" diced* (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
- 3¼ cups Cranberries, dried
- 600 - Crackers, thin, wheat, square, savory about 1¼" by 1¼" (see notes)
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, celery seed, and onion powder. Stir until well-blended.
- Using a rubber spatula, fold in chicken, apples, and cranberries (see notes).
- Serve ⅓ cup (#12 scoop) chicken salad and 12 crackers. Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Fruited Chicken Salad with Crackers USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
0 ⅓ cup fruited chicken salad and 12 crackers
Calories
212
Total Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
252
mg
11
%
Total Carbohydrate
27
g
9
%
Dietary Fiber
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
10
g
11
%
Protein
8
g
16
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Apples, fresh: 13¾ oz
50 Servings:
Apples, fresh: 1 lb 12 oz
Notes
- Contains wheat (crackers) and eggs (mayonnaise).
- If serving other types of crackers, nutrition information and amounts of crackers to serve may change. Check the Nutrition Facts label or other information on the package to make sure you purchase at least 20 oz (550 g) of crackers for 25 servings, 40 oz (1100 g) of crackers for 50 servings for this recipe.
- If preparing in advance, store chicken salad in an airtight container at 40 °F or lower until ready to serve.
- The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook,
Method A.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
5 lb 1¾ oz2 qt chicken salad, 300 crackers
50 Servings:
10 lb 3¼ oz1 gal chicken salad, 600 crackers