Chicken Salad With Apples

5 from 10 votes

Chicken Salad with Apples mixes juicy rotisserie chicken, crunchy apples, and a creamy dressing, making it the perfect sandwich filling!

Prep Time20

Total Time20

Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: American, Healthy

Keyword: apple chicken salad, Chicken Salad With Apples

Servings: sandwiches

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $8.47

Equipment

Large bowl

Ingredients

Salad

2 cups diced cooked chicken rotisserie preferred
1/2 cup sliced almonds see note 1
1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries
1 cup finely diced apples Honeycrisp preferred, see note 2
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions optional

Dressing

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
Serving suggestions see note 3

US - Metric

Instructions

Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth.
Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Scrape every bit of dressing on top and toss well. Taste and adjust to personal preference.
Enjoy! Serve in sandwiches, on sliced apples, on lettuce boats, with crackers etc.

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Notes

Note 1: Buy toasted sliced almonds or toast your own:

Place almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat.
Stir frequently for 3–5 minutes until they’re lightly browned and fragrant.
Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool. Cool completely before adding to the salad.

Note 2: To keep apples fresh for longer, soak diced apples in cold, salted water (1 cup water to 1/2 tsp salt) for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse well, and dry before adding to the salad. (I promise they don’t taste salty!)

Note 3: Serving Ideas: spread on multigrain bread or a croissant, on thin apple slices with cheese and microgreens, in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option, over mixed greens, with crackers for a light snack, stuffed in avocado halves, rolled in a tortilla with crunchy veggies, or as a dip with veggie sticks.

Nutrition Note: Nutrition information is for the salad only and does not take into account bread, crackers, or other extras.

Storage: Store leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Keep sandwich bread or wraps separate to prevent sogginess.

Nutrition