Description
This Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, crunchy walnuts, and sweet apples, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a sandwich filling, this salad is both nutritious and delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1⁄2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup diced Granny Smith apple (about 1 medium apple)
- 1⁄2 cup diced celery (about 2 ribs)
- 1⁄2 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted
- 1⁄4 cup diced red onion
- 1⁄2 cup halved red grapes
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2⁄3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the Main Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, apple, celery, toasted walnuts, red onion, grapes, and parsley.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Toss with the Dressing: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Refrigerate to Blend the Flavors: Cover and refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve Chilled: Serve the apple walnut chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich or wrap, or with crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a healthier option, consider using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the dressing by adding more or less honey based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 168
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 231mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg