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4 Irresistible Variations of Chicken Salad with Apples You Need to Try

4 Irresistible Variations of Chicken Salad with Apples You Need to Try

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, diced (you can use rotisserie or canned chicken)
  • 1 large apple, diced (preferably a crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1 cup grapes, halved (red or green)
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (or substitute with pecans)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves for serving (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken
    If you’re using rotisserie chicken, shred or chop it into bite-sizedpieces. For canned chicken, drain and rinse it thoroughly before use. Usingcooked chicken saves time, but if you prefer to cook your own, poach or grillfresh chicken breasts, season them with salt and pepper, and cook until fullydone. Allow the chicken to cool before adding it to the salad.
  • Combine Ingredients
     In a spacious mixing bowl, mix together the chopped chicken, choppedapple, sliced grapes, and chopped walnuts. Toss these ingredients gently toensure they are evenly mixed. The beauty of this Chicken Salad with Apples liesin the variety of textures and flavors from the ingredients.
  • Make the Dressing
    In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), Dijonmustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. The dressing adds creaminess andtang, balancing the sweetness of the apples and the savory chicken. Sample thedressing and modify the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add a bitmore honey for sweetness or lemon juice for tanginess.
  • Mix It Up
    Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything until wellcombined. Make sure every piece of chicken and apple is coated in the dressing.If you prefer a creamier salad, you can add more yogurt or mayonnaise to reachyour desired consistency.
  • Mix It Up
    Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss everything until wellcombined. Make sure every piece of chicken and apple is coated in the dressing.If you prefer a creamier salad, you can add more yogurt or mayonnaise to reachyour desired consistency.
  • Serve
    You can serve the salad on a bed of lettuce leavesor enjoy it in a sandwich or wrap. It’s perfect for meal prep, as it can bestored in the refrigerator for a couple of days