Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
A Flavorful Medley of Freshness, packed with vibrant flavors and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken, shredded or cubed
- 1 to 2 medium Apples, chopped (Granny Smith preferred)
- 1/2 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Mayo (adjust to preference)
- 1–2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: If using leftover chicken, shred or cube it. If not, cook chicken until completely done, about 20-30 minutes. Let cool.
- Chop Those Apples and Celery: While chicken cools, chop apples and celery into uniform pieces.
- Toast the Walnuts: Place walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for about 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Mix it Up: In a large bowl, combine chicken, apples, celery, and walnuts.
- Dress It: Add mayonnaise and lemon juice; mix until coated. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Chill: Let salad chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad tastes better the next day as flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken salad, apple walnut, healthy salad, quick lunch, easy recipe