Description
Maple chicken salad made with tender chicken, crisp apple, pecans, and a light maple dressing. This slightly sweet and creamy salad is perfect for fall meals, lunch, or meal prep.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup diced apple
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 for even mixing.
2. Dice the apple and chop the celery and pecans into evenly sized pieces for balanced texture.
3. In a bowl, mix yogurt or mayonnaise with maple syrup, lemon juice, and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
4. Add the chicken, apple, celery, and pecans 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 to allow flavors to blend.
8. Serve chilled in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or over greens.
Notes
Use firm apples for better texture.
Adjust maple syrup gradually to control sweetness.
Mix gently to keep ingredients intact.
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: 345
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
Keywords: maple chicken salad, sweet chicken salad, honey maple chicken salad