Chicken Salad with Apples
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
5 servings (about 6 cups)
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Chicken Salad with Apples
Description
Chicken Salad with Apples features cold, shredded rotisserie chicken mixed with chopped apples, pecans, green onions, and cranberries. The dressing, combining Greek yogurt and mayonnaise enriched with apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, fresh rosemary, Dijon mustard, and a hint of nutmeg, adds a creamy, tangy, and mildly sweet flavor to the dish. The combination offers contrasting textures from crunchy nuts and apples alongside tender chicken. This salad can be served in crisp lettuce wraps or layered on whole grain bread for sandwiches, providing a versatile option for meals or snacks. The recipe notes that as the salad rests, the chicken absorbs the dressing, so additional Greek yogurt or mayonnaise can be added to adjust the consistency before serving. It keeps well refrigerated for up to two days, making it practical for meal prep or leftovers.
Ingredients
Salad
- 3 1/2 cups chopped rotisserie chicken cold, 1 lb, cooked
- 2 cups chopped apple such as gala, fuji or golden delicious
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (toasted or raw)
- 2 green onion sliced (about 1/2 cup
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
Dressing
- 1 (5.3 oz) container Greek yogurt heaping 1/2 cup, fat-free, plain
- 3 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey, real
- 1 Tbsp minced rosemary fresh
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/8 tsp nutmeg (optional)
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- lettuce for serving, or whole grain bread
Instructions
- Add chicken, apples, pecans, green onions, and cranberries to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small mixing bowl mix together greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, maple syrup, rosemary, dijon mustard, and nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour over chicken mixture then toss to evenly coat.
- Store in the fridge up to 2 days. Serve in lettuce or on whole grain bread.
Notes
- After sitting for a few hours, the chicken may absorb the dressing, causing the salad to appear drier; adjust by adding more Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, or a splash of water to reach the desired creaminess.
- Nutrition estimates are based on serving the salad in lettuce leaves rather than bread.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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