Delicious Chicken Salad with Apples for a Quick Refreshing Lunch

This Chicken Salad with Apples combines tender chicken and crunchy apples for a refreshing and customizable dish that's perfect for lunch.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups shredded chicken can use rotisserie or leftover
1 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup diced onion or swap with scallions
1 large diced apple Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended
1/2 cup dried cranberries or your favorite dried fruit
1/3 cup chopped nuts (almonds or pecans) sunflower seeds can be used instead
1/2 cup Greek yogurt or sour cream for tangier flavor
1/4 cup mayonnaise optional for added creaminess
to taste salt
to taste black pepper freshly ground preferred

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
whisk
spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken Salad with Apples

In a medium bowl, shred or chop approximately 2 cups of cooked chicken, add in 1 cup of finely chopped celery, 1/2 cup of diced onions, 1 large diced apple, 1/2 cup of dried cranberries, and 1/3 cup of chopped nuts. Stir gently to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt with 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, adding a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Pour the creamy dressing over the chicken mixture, folding everything together gently.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and enjoy as a sandwich, with crackers, or in lettuce wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days in the fridge. For best texture, add apples closer to serving time.

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