Chicken Walnut Apple Grape Poppy Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Chicken Walnut Apple Grape Poppy Salad, a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors! Packed with tender chunks of juicy chicken breast, crisp red apples, sweet grapes, and toasted walnuts, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures in every bite. The tangy dressing, made with Greek yogurt, honey, and zesty poppy seeds, adds a creamy, wholesome touch without being overly heavy. The addition of celery provides a satisfying crunch, while a hint of lemon juice keeps the flavors fresh and balanced. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with protein, this versatile dish is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a holiday potluck centerpiece. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and pair it with a slice of crusty bread or atop a bed of greens for a truly satisfying and wholesome meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast
- 1 medium red apple
- 1 cup grapes (red or green)
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 stalk celery
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Core and dice the red apple into small pieces. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Cut the grapes in half and set aside.
Chop the celery into small slices for extra crunch.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool before chopping roughly.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve chilled and enjoy as a meal on its own or with a side of crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.7 g | 88% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.0 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 129 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 751 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 23.7 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 109 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 666 mg | 14% | |
*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.
