Apple Walnut Chicken Salad Recipe
This easy apple walnut chicken salad combines tender cooked chicken, crisp Granny Smith apple, crunchy celery and walnuts, and sliced green onion in a creamy honey-Dijon dressing. Serve it on croissants or rolls, or enjoy it on its own for a satisfying lunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Chicken Salad
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced (about 16 ounces; rotisserie chicken works well)
- 1 medium Granny Smith apple, peeled and diced
- 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup sliced green onion
- ¾ cup chopped walnuts
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients
Dice the cooked chicken and peeled apple into bite-sized pieces. Chop the celery thinly and slice the green onion. Chop the walnuts if they are not already chopped.
- Combine the salad ingredients
Add the chicken, apple, celery, green onion, and walnuts to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Mix the dressing
In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress the chicken salad
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture. Stir until the chicken and other ingredients are evenly coated.
- Serve
Scoop and enjoy the salad on its own or spoon it into croissants or fluffy rolls.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option; remove the skin and dice the meat before measuring.
- For the best texture, chop the celery thinly and the other ingredients into small, even pieces.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy within 3 to 4 days.
- For food safety, keep the salad chilled and avoid leaving it at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
- Nutrition is an estimate based on six servings and will vary with the chicken and mayonnaise used.
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