Best 7 Chicken Pasta Salad With Apples Recipes

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Calling all pasta and chicken enthusiasts! If you're searching for a tantalizing and refreshing dish to please your palate, look no further. Chicken pasta salad with apples is an explosion of flavors that will elevate your lunchtime routine or become the star of your next picnic. Let's embark on a culinary journey where juicy chicken, crisp apples, and a medley of vegetables unite in a delightful symphony of textures and tastes.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CHOPPED CHICKEN APPLE PASTA SALAD



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Fast and fresh, pack for lunch or make for dinner. This recipe has what it takes!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ classic
1/4 cup apple juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
4 cups cut-up romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups chopped apple
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts
4 oz crumbled feta cheese (1 cup)

Steps:

  • Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), apple juice and oil. Add chicken; let stand while pasta is cooking.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Add drained pasta and remaining ingredients to chicken mixture; toss to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 550 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 0 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

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.;

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

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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts :

CHICKEN & PASTA SALAD W/ APPLES & CRANBERRIES RECIPE - (4/5)



Chicken & Pasta Salad w/ Apples & Cranberries Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-19553

Number Of Ingredients 13

Dressing:
1/2 box of pasta wheels cooked according to instructions and then chilled. Do not cut past up.
1 cup chopped apple in small pieces
1 cup grapes (any color)
1 cup dried cranberries - can use flavored if you like
1 cup chopped celery cut in small pieces
1/2 cup chopped green onions or regular onions, in small pieces
1 cup chopped macadamia nuts
1 whole cooked or rotisserie chicken skin off and cut into chunks
1 cup mayonnaise-should be real mayo
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 or 2 teaspoon sweet pickle relish-I used 2

Steps:

  • Cut apple, celery and onions into small pieces, and add to large bowl. Add chilled pasta and cubed chicken. Stir to mix ingredients a bit. In separate bowl mix the dressing ingredients together until smooth. Take a taste to see if you want to add any additional sugar or mustard. Mix the dressing into the pasta and chicken mixture until well coated. Serve immediately or chill overnight to let the tastes really soak into the chicken and pasta.

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

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

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND WALNUTS



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Apples and walnuts add crunch to this chicken salad that makes for the perfect midday meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
Half of a leftover chicken from Easy Thyme-Roasted Chicken with Potatoes
2 peeled and thinly sliced Golden Delicious apples
3 to 4 thinly sliced celery stalks
1/2 cup coarsely chopped toasted walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
  • Remove skin from half of a leftover thyme-roasted chicken.
  • Shred meat, and add to dressing. Add apples, celery stalks and walnuts. Serve over a bed of lettuce.

Tips:

  • Keep the pasta al dente, as it will continue to cook slightly in the dressing.
  • Use a variety of colorful vegetables to make the salad more visually appealing.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces for even distribution throughout the salad.
  • Use a light vinaigrette or mayonnaise-based dressing to keep the salad from becoming too heavy.
  • Add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the salad for extra flavor and crunch.

Conclusion:

Chicken pasta salad with apples is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or lunchboxes. With its combination of tender chicken, sweet apples, crunchy celery and carrots, and creamy dressing, it is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. By following these tips, you can make the best chicken pasta salad with apples that is packed with flavor and nutrition.

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