Best 8 Apple Orchard Chicken Salad Recipes

Apple orchard chicken salad is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of juicy apples, tender chicken, and a creamy dressing, creating a refreshing and savory salad perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a flavorful addition to your dinner spread, this salad is sure to satisfy your cravings. With its sweet and tangy dressing, crisp apples, and succulent chicken, this salad is a delightful treat that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE ORCHARD CHICKEN SALAD

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My husband and I love salads, and we especially love this one! The apple flavor really complements the tender chicken and rich cheese. You'll love how quickly this elegant medley comes together! -Debbie Purdue, Westland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
6 tablespoons thawed apple juice concentrate
1/4 cup canola oil
2 tablespoons vanilla yogurt
8 cups torn mixed salad greens
2 cups chopped apples
1 small red onion, cut into rings
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) dried apple chips

Steps:

Grill chicken on an indoor grill coated with cooking spray for 5-7 minutes or until a thermometer reads 179°. Meanwhile, for dressing, combine the apple juice concentrate, oil and yogurt in a jar with a tight-fitting lid; shake well., On four plates, arrange the salad greens, apples, onion, pecans and cheese. Slice chicken; place over salads. Drizzle with dressing. Sprinkle with apple chips.

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CHICKEN SALAD WITH GRAPES AND APPLES

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Delicious, fruity chicken salad!

Provided by aravis121

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 cup halved grapes
1 Gala apple, diced
⅓ cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon honey mustard
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Mix mayonnaise, chicken, grapes, apple, onion, honey mustard, garlic powder, and black pepper in a bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.7 calories, Carbohydrate 15.3 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 86.2 mg, Sugar 12.2 g

APPLE CHICKEN SALAD

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Make and share this Apple Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

5 -6 ounces cooked chicken, cubed
1/4 cup chopped apple
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 tablespoons raisins
1/3 cup Italian dressing (or your favorite)
2 teaspoons brown sugar
nuts (to sprinkle)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, gently stir together, chicken, apple, celery and raisins.
In a small bowl, whisk together, dressing and brown sugar, pour over chicken mixture.
Toss gently to coat.
Serve on lettuce leaves, sprinkle nuts of your choice over.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.5, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 53.2, Sodium 474.2, Carbohydrate 19.3, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 15.7, Protein 18.4

APPLE CHICKEN SALAD

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Now that my six children are grown, I make lots of small-portion meals. This tasty salad is one of my favorite recipes because it's colorful, a little different and it contains healthy ingredients.-Anne Stevens, Lake Charles, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 medium apple, chopped
1 cup diced cooked chicken
2 to 4 tablespoons regular or light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons diced green pepper
1 teaspoon chopped pimientos
Dash dried rosemary, crushed
Dash lemon-pepper seasoning
Lettuce leaf

Steps:

In a small bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Chill until ready to serve. Place lettuce leaf on a serving plate and top with the chilled chicken salad.

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CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES, GRAPES, AND WALNUTS

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I had chicken breasts left over from a BBQ I had and decided to make a chicken salad. I couldn't find a recipe that I liked so I played around and came up with this. It is delicious!

Provided by Jo Stinnett-Junkins

Categories Salad

Time 25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
2 Granny Smith apples, cut into small chunks
2 cups chopped walnuts, or to taste
½ red onion, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
½ cup vanilla yogurt
5 tablespoons creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip®)
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
25 seedless red grapes, halved

Steps:

Toss shredded chicken, apple chunks, walnuts, red onion, celery, and lemon juice together in a large bowl.
Whisk vanilla yogurt, salad dressing, and mayonnaise together in a separate bowl; pour over the chicken mixture and stir to coat. Gently fold the grapes into the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.3 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 127.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CHICKEN AND APPLE SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings, 9.2 oz each

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 tsp. Mrs. Dash® Lemon Pepper Seasoning Blend
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup honey
1 tsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. red wine vinegar
2 green apples
2 red apples
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast
1 cup diced celery
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

1.Mix together dressing ingredients in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
2.Core and chop apples into 1-inch pieces. Place in a large mixing bowl and toss with lemon juice.
3.Add remaining ingredients. Toss with dressing before serving.
4.Tip: Prepare cooked chicken by sprinkling 3 boneless, skinless, chicken breast halves with Mrs. Dash® Chicken Grilling Blend. Grill until cooked through; Cool and chop into 2-inch pieces.;

ORCHARD SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 head red leaf lettuce
1 head green leaf lettuce
1 teaspoon lemon juice, a wedge
1 crisp red apple, such as McIntosh or Paula Red, thinly sliced
1 Anjou pear, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons apple cider
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
Salt and coarse black pepper
8 ounces sharp cheddar, thinly sliced

Steps:

Coarsely chop lettuce. Squeeze the a little lemon juice over apples and pears and toss with greens. Combine cider, vinegar and sugar in a bowl and whisk in oil in a slow stream. Pour dressing over salad and season salad with salt and pepper and toss salad to combine and coat evenly. Serve salad with a garnish of sliced sharp cheddar cheese.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES

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Mix your fruits and veggies with our tangy Chicken Salad with Apples! Walnuts, celery and apples pack a powerful crunch in this dish. Serve it as a side with mealtime or and serve with a side of bread.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup KRAFT Real Mayo Mayonnaise
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
1/4 tsp. black pepper
3 cups chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 green onions, sliced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1 apple, chopped

Steps:

Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl. Add mayo mixture; mix lightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Sodium 110 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 14 g

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh, crisp apples in your chicken salad.
If you don't have any celery on hand, you can substitute diced red onion or chopped water chestnuts.
For a creamier chicken salad, add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
If you like a little spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or curry powder to the chicken salad.
Serve the chicken salad on a bed of lettuce or in a croissant or wrap for a delicious lunch or dinner.

Conclusion:

Apple orchard chicken salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its sweet and savory flavors, apple orchard chicken salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.