Description
This Apple Walnut Chicken Salad offers a light and crunchy experience perfect for a satisfying winter lunch. You will enjoy the mix of textures and flavors in this simple preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 cup chopped crisp apple (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped apple, walnuts, and celery.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chicken and apple mixture.
- Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is evenly coated. Do not overmix.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately on lettuce cups, bread, or crackers for a delightful lunch.
Notes
- For extra crunch, lightly toast the walnuts before chopping and adding them to the salad.
- If you prefer a tangier salad, you can substitute some of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- This salad tastes even better after chilling for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken for a quick prep time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg