Description
This Chicken Apple Walnut Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and sweet cranberries come together in a creamy dressing served over mixed greens.
Ingredients
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Chicken Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 large apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Instructions
- Prepare Salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, apple, walnuts, dried cranberries, celery, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well coated.
- Serve: Serve the salad mixture on top of the mixed salad greens or toss everything together. Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the walnuts before adding them.
- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter version.
- Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples work best for a balance of sweetness and tartness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
