Description
A delightful Chicken Salad that blends cooked chicken with crisp apples and a creamy dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 piece of apple, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Make the dressing by whisking together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine the shredded chicken, diced apple, sliced celery, and chopped red onion in a large mixing bowl.
- Dress the salad by pouring the dressing over the chicken mixture and tossing gently to coat.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.
- Serve on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
Ensure chicken is at room temperature for easier mixing. Customize by adding nuts or using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg