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Healthy Apple Walnut Chicken Salad

5 from 2 votes
A fresh, creamy chicken salad made with rotisserie chicken, crisp apples, green onions, and toasted walnuts in a tangy Greek yogurt and Dijon dressing. Balanced, high in protein, and perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

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Servings : 4 servings

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken breast
  • 1 medium apple, diced (Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, or Fuji)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 3 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp grainy mustard
  • zest of ½ a lemon
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt, to taste
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Instructions
 

  1. Toast the walnuts
    Add ½ cup chopped walnuts to a dry skillet over medium heat and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
    Chopped walnuts being toasted in a stainless steel skillet for apple walnut chicken salad recipe.
  2. Make the dressing
    In a large bowl, whisk together ⅓ cup Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon grainy mustard, zest of ½ lemon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
    Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, grainy mustard, and lemon zest in a mixing bowl for apple walnut chicken salad dressing.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients
    Stir in 3 cups diced rotisserie chicken, 1 diced apple, 2 finely diced celery stalks, 2 sliced green onions, and the toasted walnuts.
    Ingredients for apple walnut chicken salad in a bowl including diced chicken, apples, celery, green onions, and toasted walnuts.
  4. Combine and season
    Mix until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice as needed.
    Creamy apple walnut chicken salad mixed in a bowl with diced chicken, apples, celery, and green onions.
  5. Chill and serve
    Refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes before serving for best flavor. Serve in lettuce cups, on toast, or wrapped up in a tortilla.
    Spoonful of creamy apple walnut chicken salad with diced apples, walnuts, and green onions held above a bowl.

Nutrition

Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 37gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 236mgPotassium: 444mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 131IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 2mg

Notes

  • Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
  • Add sweetness: Mix in a handful of grapes or dried cranberries.
  • Nut-free option: Swap walnuts for pumpkin or sunflower seeds