Chicken and Apple Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this refreshing and wholesome Chicken and Apple Salad! Bursting with flavor and texture, this recipe combines tender shredded chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy celery for a satisfying base. Toasted walnuts and dried cranberries add nutty and tangy notes, while a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and a hint of honey ties everything together beautifully. Perfect for a quick 15-minute prep, this healthy salad pairs wonderfully with mixed greens or lettuce for a light yet filling meal. Whether as a quick lunch, refreshing dinner option, or meal-prep staple, this Chicken and Apple Salad delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 1 medium Apple (crisp variety like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith, diced)
- 2 stalks Celery (thinly sliced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (thinly sliced or diced)
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (chopped and toasted)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 4 cups Mixed greens or lettuce
Instructions
Prepare your ingredients by dicing the apple, thinly slicing the celery and red onion, and chopping and toasting the walnuts if not done already.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced apple, sliced celery, red onion, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries. Toss gently to distribute evenly.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and apple mixture. Gently toss until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Serve the salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or enjoy on its own.
Optional: Garnish with additional toasted walnuts or a sprinkle of dried cranberries for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2034 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.2 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.3 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 466 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 2004 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 106.7 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.0 g | 75% | |
| Total Sugars | 60.0 g | ||
| Protein | 168.4 g | 337% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 3020 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
