Description
Apple chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing. This fresh and lightly sweet recipe is perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a quick balanced meal.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
1 medium apple, diced
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/3 cup plain yogurt or mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Prepare the chicken by shredding or dicing cooked chicken breast into small bite-sized pieces.
2. Dice the apple into small cubes and chop the celery and walnuts into even pieces for consistent texture.
3. In a bowl, mix yogurt or mayonnaise with lemon juice and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the chicken, diced apple, celery, and walnuts into the bowl.
5. Gently mix everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper if needed.
7. Cover and refrigerate the salad for about 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to blend.
8. Serve chilled in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or over greens.
Notes
Use firm apples to keep a crisp texture.
Add apples last to prevent excess moisture.
Lightly toast walnuts for deeper flavor if desired.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
Keywords: apple chicken salad, chicken salad with apples, sweet chicken salad