Description
A refreshing yet hearty chicken salad featuring tender chicken, crunchy apples, and creamy goodness, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup apples, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Shred the Chicken: Start by stripping the meat from your rotisserie chicken.
- Chop the Apples: Grab those apples and chop them into small pieces.
- Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped apples, mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice.
- Incorporate the Crunch: Add in the chopped celery and nuts.
- Season It Up: Sprinkle in salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill and Serve: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and let it chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes.
Notes
This salad can also be served as a filling for sandwiches or wraps. For variations, try adding dried cranberries, hot sauce, or fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, healthy lunch, apple salad, creamy chicken salad, easy recipes