Description
Chicken Salad with Apples is a refreshing and nutritious dish that perfectly balances savory flavors with the sweetness of crisp apples. This easy-to-make salad combines tender shredded chicken, crunchy apples, and a creamy dressing, making it an ideal choice for lunch, light dinners, or picnics. With its delightful crunch and vibrant flavors, this salad is a crowd-pleaser that can be customized with your favorite ingredients. Whether served on a bed of greens, as a sandwich filling, or in a wrap, Chicken Salad with Apples is sure to become a go-to recipe for quick and satisfying meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup diced apples (about 2 medium)
- ½ cup diced celery
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, diced apples, celery, red onion, and nuts (if using). Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve chilled on lettuce leaves or as a sandwich filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg