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Open-faced toast topped with chicken salad, arugula, and apple slices served with grapes and wine on a marble table.

Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts

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This chicken salad with apples and walnuts is your next must-make recipe: crisp apples, toasted walnuts, juicy shredded chicken, and a creamy Greek yogurt dressing—all ready in just 15 minutes. Perfect for meal prep, light lunches, or healthy potlucks, this salad is bursting with texture, flavor, and clean ingredients. It’s quick, it’s wholesome, and it’s endlessly customizable. Save it, pin it, and try it today—your lunch game just leveled up.

  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 3

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 apple (chopped)
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 celery stalks (chopped)
  • ¼ red onion (diced)
  • 2 –3 Medjool dates (chopped)
  • ½ tsp chopped rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Toast walnuts in skillet and set aside.
  2. Mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  3. Add chicken and mix well.
  4. Fold in apple, celery, onion, dates, and walnuts.
  5. Chill 15–30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Information (Per Serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 325 kcal
Fat 18g
Saturated Fat 2g
Carbohydrates 18g
Sugar 10g
Fiber 3g
Protein 24g
Cholesterol 65mg
Sodium 180mg
Potassium 400mg

Note: Nutritional values are approximate and may vary based on ingredient brands or specific substitutions.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Lunch, main dish, Salad
  • Cuisine: American, Healthy

Find it online: https://www.thecookingrecipes.com/chicken-salad-with-apples-and-walnuts/