Chunky Chicken Apple Salad
Bright, fresh, and satisfyingly hearty, this Chunky Chicken Apple Salad is a delightful twist on a classic chicken salad recipe. Featuring tender chunks of cooked chicken breast, crisp diced apples, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, this dish strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. A creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayo, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together, while dried cranberries and fresh parsley add a burst of sweetness and vibrant color. Ready in just 20 minutes with zero cooking required, this easy chicken salad is perfect for meal prep, quick lunches, or elegant entertaining. Serve it chilled on a bed of lettuce, stuffed into wraps, or paired with your favorite crackers for a crowd-pleasing dish packed with bold flavors and wholesome ingredients.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (diced) Cooked chicken breast
- 1 medium (diced) Apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 stalks (chopped) Celery
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) Red onion
- 0.5 cup (chopped and toasted) Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) Fresh parsley
- 4 leaves Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced cooked chicken, diced apple, chopped celery, red onion, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries.
Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
Step 3: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Gently stir to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Step 4: Add the chopped fresh parsley and fold it into the salad.
Step 5: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
Step 6: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Step 7: Serve the Chunky Chicken Apple Salad on its own, over fresh lettuce leaves, or as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 34.3 g | 44% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 554 mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.6 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.7 g | ||
| Protein | 26.2 g | 52% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 426 mg | 9% | |
*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.
