Basic chicken salad gets a flavor, texture and nutrient boost when you start adding fruit, nuts and spices. First, the fruit. Of course you can add chopped fresh fruit like apples, pears, mango or grapes. But I think dried fruits work the best, because they add all the typical "fruit nutrients" without extra moisture. Raisins, dates, cranberries, figs and my top favorite - dried cherries - compliment any chicken salad. Dried fruits offer fiber, vitamins and minerals for optimal health. And ...