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Chicken Salad with Apples

Healthy Chicken Salad with Apples: Quick, Delicious, and Customizable

This Chicken Salad with Apples is a protein-packed, customizable dish that combines the sweetness of apples with savory chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups shredded or cubed chicken Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience.
  • 1 cup celery Diced.
  • 1 small red or white onion Finely chopped.
  • 1 cup apples Use Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji.
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries or craisins Alternative: raisins.
  • 1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans Substitutes: walnuts or sunflower seeds.
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt Can substitute mayonnaise.
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Freshly ground recommended.

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the shredded or cubed chicken with diced celery, finely chopped onion, and diced apples. Add in the dried cranberries and chopped toasted nuts for a delightful crunch. Use a spatula to gently mix everything together until evenly distributed.
  2. In a separate small bowl, blend the plain Greek yogurt with mayonnaise until smooth and creamy. Season the mixture with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste.
  3. Fold the creamy dressing into the chicken salad mixture from Step 1. Use a rubber spatula to gently incorporate the dressing until every morsel is coated.
  4. Taste your Chicken Salad with Apples and adjust the seasoning as needed. If you prefer a touch more sweetness, add a drizzle of honey.
  5. Serve your Chicken Salad with Apples on whole-grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or alongside crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 19gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Toast your nuts before adding them to enhance crunchiness.

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