Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make Chicken Salad with Apples recipe combining tender chicken, crunchy almonds, sweet dried cranberries, and crisp apples, all tossed in a creamy honey-mustard dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, salads, or as a light snack.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 cups diced cooked chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (or dried tart cherries)
- 1 cup finely diced apples (Honeycrisp preferred)
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (optional)
Dressing Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayo, sour cream, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, diced apples, and green onions if using. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Toss the Salad: Gently toss all the ingredients together ensuring every piece is coated with the dressing. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Serve the chicken salad chilled or at room temperature. It works great as a sandwich filling, on sliced apples, over lettuce boats, or with crackers for an easy and delightful meal or snack.
Notes
- Use sliced almonds for added crunch, but walnuts or pecans can be substituted.
- Honeycrisp apples provide the best balance of sweetness and crunch, but Granny Smith or Fuji apples can be used.
- Try serving this chicken salad in a sandwich, on crackers, or spooned onto lettuce leaves for a low-carb option.
