Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
A delightful dish celebrating the flavors of autumn, combining chicken, apples, walnuts, and celery in a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded or diced
- 2 medium Apples, cored and diced
- 1 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup Mayo (or Greek yogurt)
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Shred the chicken by poaching it in boiling water for about 15-20 minutes if not already cooked, then let it cool slightly and shred with two forks.
- Prepare the apples by coring and dicing them into bite-sized pieces and chopping the celery into thin pieces.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes until golden and aromatic.
- Combine the shredded chicken, diced apples, toasted walnuts, and chopped celery in a large bowl.
- Make the dressing by mixing mayo (or Greek yogurt) with a pinch of salt, pepper, and any extra flavorings like lemon juice or mustard.
- Toss everything together by pouring the dressing over the chicken mixture and folding until evenly coated.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Can prep a day in advance but add walnuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, chicken, apple, walnut, healthy, autumn recipes