Description
A deliciously crunchy and refreshing Chicken Salad with Apples, perfect for a light lunch or a picnic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken rotisserie preferred
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries
- 1 cup finely diced apples Honeycrisp preferred
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions optional
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 3 tablespoons sour cream light works great
- 1–1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1–1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1–1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, sliced almonds, dried cranberries or tart cherries, diced apples, and green onions (if using).
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to combine until everything is well coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
Note 1: Toast the sliced almonds for added flavor. Note 2: Honeycrisp apples add a nice balance of sweetness and tartness. Note 3: Serve on a bed of greens or in a sandwich for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 395 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg
Keywords: Chicken Salad with Apples, chicken salad, healthy salad recipes, apple salad, rotisserie chicken recipes