Description
Creamy Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a protein-packed, crunchy, sweet, and savory meal that’s perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner. Easy, fresh, and versatile.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
2/3 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 crisp apples, cored and diced
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
2 stalks celery, finely diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat 3-5 minutes until fragrant. Let cool completely.
2. Dice chicken, apples, and celery. Mince red onion.
3. In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
4. Add chicken, apples, celery, red onion, and cooled walnuts to the bowl.
5. Fold gently until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Do not freeze, as the dressing will separate. Apples may soften slightly but flavor improves over time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg