Chicken Salad with Apples for a Refreshing Lunch Delight

This Chicken Salad with Apples is a light and satisfying dish perfect for lunch, packed with protein and delightful flavors.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

2 cups shredded or cubed chicken Use rotisserie, leftover, or canned chicken
1 cup chopped celery Feel free to substitute with chopped cucumber
1/2 cup diced red or white onion Mild green onions can be an alternative
1 cup diced apples Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji
1/2 cup dried cranberries or other dried fruit Consider raisins or chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans Walnuts can be substituted or omit for nut-free

For the Dressing

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Swap for dairy-free yogurt for vegan option
1/4 cup mayonnaise Use extra Greek yogurt for lighter alternative
salt and black pepper Adjust to fit your taste preferences

Equipment

mixing bowl
whisk
cutting board
Knife

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium to large bowl, mix together the shredded or cubed chicken, chopped celery, diced onion, diced apples, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together plain Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Pour the dressing over the combined salad ingredients and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
Spoon your Chicken Salad with Apples into lettuce wraps, croissants, or whole grain crackers and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 23gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Experiment with additional ingredients like curry powder or Dijon mustard for an extra kick.

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