Best 12 Chicken Salad With Apples Recipes

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Chicken salad with apples is a classic dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, and it is a great way to use up leftover chicken. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing meal or a hearty and satisfying one, chicken salad with apples is sure to please. With its sweet and savory flavors, this dish is a favorite among many.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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

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

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



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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

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES



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Chicken Salad with Apples, an easy chicken salad recipe with fresh apples, nuts, cheese, and a quick mustard and maple dressing.

Provided by Lisa Huff

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 cup chopped precooked chicken
1 cup peeled (cored, & chopped apple)
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup shredded white cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, maple syrup, mustard, dill, and salt and pepper until well combined.
  • Add chicken, apple, walnuts, and cheese to bowl, and stir to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 761 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 61 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 535 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 14 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES AND GRAPES



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
1/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 clove garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups grilled chicken, roughly chopped
1/2 Granny Smith apple, skin on, cored and chopped into large cubes
3/4 cup red grapes, halved
1 cup loosely packed watercress or flat-leaf parsley, chopped
4 large leaves romaine lettuce
1/4 cup raw almonds, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, vinegar, curry powder, garlic, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl and whisk to incorporate. Combine the chicken, apple, grapes and watercress in a large salad bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss to thoroughly coat. Taste and adjust the salt, pepper and curry powder as desired. Arrange a lettuce leaf on each of 4 salad plates. Divide the salad evenly among the plates and top with chopped almonds.

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.

APPLE-CHICKEN SALAD



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Salad made with Golden Delicious apples fills lettuce "bowls" for lunch or dinner; serve leftovers as an after-school snack.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield Makes about 10 half-cup servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, about 1 pound total
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 celery stalk, thinly sliced crosswise (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/3 cup sliced almonds with skins, toasted (omit if serving to children under 3)
1 medium Golden Delicious apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 head Bibb or Boston lettuce, leaves separated (optional)

Steps:

  • Bring stock and 3 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 2 minutes. Season chicken with salt and pepper; add to stock mixture. Simmer, covered, until chicken is cooked through, about 14 minutes. Remove chicken using a slotted spoon; discard liquid. Let chicken stand until cool enough to handle. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Stir together mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, the celery, apricots, almonds, if using, and apple in a medium bowl. Stir in chicken. Refrigerate chicken salad, covered, until cold, about 30 minutes. To serve in lettuce bowls, spoon about 1/2 cup chicken salad onto each leaf, using the smaller, inside leaves for kid-size portions. Any leftover chicken salad can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

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

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

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.;

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 :

CRUNCHY CHICKEN APPLE SALAD SANDWICHES



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This is a great sandwich to have for a light lunch , even kids will like it. I found this in a Canadian living mag. last year and just found the recipe again in a box of papers. Hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

Provided by bigbadbrenda

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 12 square, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 boneless chicken breast, skin removed
1/4 cup finely diced peeled apple
1 green onion, finely diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
salt and pepper
6 slices bread
2 tablespoons butter, softened

Steps:

  • Pour water in pan to 3/4 in and bring to simmer.
  • Add chicken , cover and poach over med/low heat for about 12 -15 minutes.
  • Put on a plate and refrigerate till cool enough to handle. Then finely dice.
  • In a bowl stir all remaining ingredients including the chicken.
  • Butter the bread with the softened butter and spread 1 slice with the mixture. Top with remaining slice of bread. Trim the crust and cut the sandwich into triangles or squares for little hands.
  • If you want to make ahead , place on a baking sheet and cover with a damp cloth and cover tightly with plastic wrap for up to 24 hours.

CHICKEN & APPLE SALAD WITH GREENS



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My favorite memory of eating this dish was when my mom made it for lunch on weekends when we were home from school and could have something other than "brown bag" lunches. Happy memories of childhood and late summer days just make this salad extra special. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
SALAD:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Add chicken, apples and onion; toss to coat. Just before serving, place greens on a large serving plate; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 42mg cholesterol, Sodium 549mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of cooked chicken breast and thigh meat.
  • If you don't have any cooked chicken, you can easily poach or boil some chicken breasts in salted water until cooked through.
  • Use a variety of apples in your salad, such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Pink Lady.
  • To prevent the apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice or vinegar before adding them to the salad.
  • Add some chopped celery, red onion, or grapes for extra crunch and flavor.
  • For a creamy salad, add some mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, or sour cream.
  • For a lighter salad, use a vinaigrette dressing instead of mayonnaise.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices, such as thyme, rosemary, or sage.
  • Garnish the salad with some chopped fresh parsley, cilantro, or chives.

Conclusion:

Chicken salad with apples is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a snack. It's easy to make and can be customized to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken salad with apples recipe a try.

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