Description
A delightful and satisfying Apple Walnut Chicken Salad that combines tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing for a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
- 1 large crisp apple, diced (such as Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, apple, celery, red onion, and walnuts. Mix well.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. Ensure all ingredients are well combined.
- Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld.
- Serve over lettuce, on toasted bread, or in wraps. Enjoy!
Notes
- Substitute half the mayo with plain Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Toast the walnuts for extra flavor.
- Add dried cranberries for a touch of sweetness or a few grapes for a juicy bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
