Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
A delightful blend of juicy chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for lunch or dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 large apple, diced (like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayo (or Greek yogurt for a healthier twist)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Shred or dice cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. If raw, poach in simmering water for 15-20 minutes.
- Chop It All Up: Dice your apple and celery, and chop the walnuts. Aim for a variety of colors and textures.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, apples, celery, and walnuts until well-distributed.
- Dress It Up: Add mayo (or yogurt) and mix gently to coat all ingredients.
- Season to Perfection: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and optionally add lemon juice.
- Chill Out: Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors mingle.
Notes
Serve on lettuce leaves or with whole-grain crackers. Add avocado for creaminess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy salad, apple salad, walnut salad, quick lunch