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Chicken salad served in a large shallow salad bowl.
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5 from 8 votes

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad Recipe

Experience a burst of fall flavors in every bite with our Apple Walnut Chicken Salad - a delightful blend of juicy apples, crunchy walnuts, and tender chicken, perfect for a hearty and delectable meal.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Main Dishes, Salad
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Dairy Free
Servings: 1 large salad
Calories: 1080kcal
Author: Andrea

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups lightly packed spinach or spring mix greens
  • 1/2 cup grilled chicken breast cubed
  • 1/2 cup apple cubed
  • 1/2 cup red seedless grapes sliced in half
  • 1 stalk of celery sliced
  • 1 tbsp red onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup candied walnuts

Apple Cider Vinaigrette*

  • 1/2 shallot minced
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 2 tbsp honey or agave
  • 2 tbsp apple sauce
  • 1/4 cup canola oil
  • pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Add greens to a large dinner plate or salad bowl. Top with the chicken, apple, grapes, celery, red onion, and candied walnuts.
  • To make the dressing, combine all the ingredients, whisking vigorously until emulsified (or puree in a food processor). Drizzle the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

-The salad dressing makes 4 servings.
STORE the assembled Chicken Apple Walnut Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator; it will stay fresh for up to 2 days. It's best not to freeze this salad, as the greens and fresh fruits will lose their texture upon thawing.
If you have leftover chicken, you can store it separately and reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop before adding it to the fresh salad ingredients.

Nutrition

Calories: 1080kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 73g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 36g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 961mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 69g | Vitamin A: 7162IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 5mg