Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
A delightful and refreshing salad combination of chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for lunch or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 2 crisp apples (Fuji, Honeycrisp, or Granny Smith), cored and chopped
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by shredding or chopping into bite-sized pieces. If grilling, season and cook until done, then let cool.
- Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving skin on and sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Dice the celery into small pieces for added crunch.
- Chop the walnuts into rough pieces, and consider toasting them for extra flavor.
- Mix mayo (or yogurt), lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl to create the dressing.
- Combine the chicken, apples, celery, and walnuts in the bowl with the dressing, folding gently.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made up to 3 days in advance. For freshness, add a splash of lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: salad, chicken salad, apple walnut salad, refreshing salad, quick lunch