Description
A refreshing and nutritious salad combining tender chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts, perfect for a light meal or a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 large apple, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced apple, chopped walnuts, diced celery, and red onion.
- In a separate small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well combined.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding dried cranberries or grapes.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preference for creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Apple Walnut Chicken Salad, Chicken Salad, Healthy Salad, Gluten Free Salad