Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
A delightful mix of savory and sweet flavors, this Apple Walnut Chicken Salad combines crunchy walnuts, tart apples, and creamy mayo for a nutritious meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped celery
- ½ cup mayo (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Grill or bake until cooked through (about 25-30 minutes at 375°F) and allow to cool.
- Chop the ingredients: Dice the apples and celery into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on the apples for added fiber.
- Toast the walnuts: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the walnuts for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix the salad: In a large bowl, combine cooled chicken, apples, celery, toasted walnuts, and mayo. Fold gently to combine, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill (optional): Let the salad chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld, if desired.
- Serve it up: Portion onto mixed greens or serve straight from the bowl, garnished with extra walnuts.
Notes
For more flavor, consider adding dried cranberries, switching up the nuts, or incorporating fresh herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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