Description
Chicken Salad with Apples is a vibrant and nutritious dish that brings together tender shredded chicken, crisp apples, and a creamy dressing for a delightful meal. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner, this salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to be enjoyed in various ways—whether on lettuce leaves, in a sandwich, or even stuffed in an avocado. With its refreshing taste and healthy ingredients, it’s sure to become a favorite. Whip it up in just 15 minutes for a satisfying meal that’s both delicious and nourishing!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup apples, diced (about 2 medium apples)
- ½ cup celery, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- For the dressing: 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, diced celery, chopped red onion, and nuts if using.
- In a separate 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 to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving chilled on lettuce leaves or in a sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg