In a large bowl, combine chicken, apple, pecans, celery and cranberries.
Add ⅓ cup mayo along with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper (and herbs, if using). Stir to combine, adding a few more tablespoons of mayo, if desired, depending on how well-dressed you prefer your chicken salad.
Taste and add additional salt or seasonings, to taste.
Store chicken mixture in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days.
Dip with crackers
Wrap in a tortilla
Serve on bread, rolls, buns, or croissants.
Scoop over salad greens
Spoon into lettuce leaves for lettuce wraps
Serve on thinly sliced apples
