Description
This protein-rich and refreshing chicken apple salad blends the savory flavor of tender chicken with the crisp, tangy crunch of fresh apples and a light lemon-herb dressing. A perfect lunch or dinner that’s easy to make and even better the next day.
Ingredients
Cooked Chicken Breast, 3 cups
Honeycrisp Apples, 2 large
Celery stalks, 2
Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup
Greek Yogurt, 1/4 cup
Lemon Juice, 1 tbsp
Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
Shred or cube the cooked chicken into uniform, bite-sized pieces for consistent bites
Dice the apples into half-inch cubes, leaving the skin on for added color and fiber
Chop the celery stalks into fine pieces to avoid overly large chunks in the final texture
Whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl until smooth
Fold the chicken and apple-celery mixture into the dressing until well combined
Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld
Notes
Chilling the chicken before mixing helps retain the apples’ crisp texture.
Rotisserie chicken can be used for a convenient alternative.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Healthy Lunch Ideas for Work & School
- Method: Chilling / Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg