Description
Chicken salad with apples brings together tender shredded chicken, crisp apple pieces, and a creamy dressing that makes for a satisfying lunch you can prepare in minutes. Fresh celery and a touch of sweetness round out the flavors, creating something simple that tastes homemade whenever you need it.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Produce:
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 1 cup finely diced Honeycrisp apples
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
Texture and Flavor Additions:
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
Dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons sour cream
- 1–1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1–1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1–1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Whisk together 1/3 cup mayo, 3 tablespoons light sour cream, 1-1/2 tablespoons honey, 1-1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl until smooth and combined.
- Combine 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken, 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds, 1/3 cup dried cranberries or tart cherries, 1 cup finely diced Honeycrisp apples, and 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions in your large mixing bowl.
- Pour the dressing over your chicken mixture and toss everything together until the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
- Taste your salad and adjust by adding more salt, pepper, or honey to match your preference.
- Serve your chicken salad right away, or refrigerate it for a few hours so the flavors have time to blend together.
Notes
- Cut your apples just before serving so they stay crisp and don’t turn brown, or toss them with a bit of lemon juice if preparing ahead.
- Toast your almonds in a dry skillet for a few minutes to bring out their flavor; this makes a real difference in the final dish.
- Start with less honey in the dressing and taste as you go, since the apples and cranberries add natural sweetness that builds as everything sits together.
- This salad works great served on lettuce leaves or whole grain bread for a lighter option, or pair it with your favorite crackers for a more filling meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: More Chicken Recipes
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg