Best 9 Chunky Apple And Almond Chicken Salad Recipes

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Are you craving a delightful and wholesome meal that combines the flavors of juicy apples, crunchy almonds, and tender chicken? Look no further than our curated collection of chunky apple and almond chicken salad recipes. With a balance of sweet, savory, and nutty flavors, these recipes are sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch option or a refreshing summer dinner, our selection of recipes has something for everyone. From classic mayonnaise-based salads to lighter yogurt-based variations, we've gathered a diverse range of options to suit your preferences. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect chunky apple and almond chicken salad recipe that will become a staple in your kitchen.

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

CRISPY ALMOND CHICKEN WITH APPLE-FENNEL SALAD



Crispy Almond Chicken with Apple-Fennel Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup almond flour
Grated zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
8 thin-cut skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 pounds)
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed
4 cups mixed baby greens
1/2 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced
1 small crisp red apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup roughly chopped fresh basil
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Combine the panko, almond flour, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a shallow dish, using your fingers to evenly blend the zest into the crumbs. Lightly beat the eggs in a separate shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Heat about 1/3 cup olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat (it?s hot enough when a pinch of panko sizzles when it hits the oil). Working with 2 or 3 chicken breasts at a time, dip each piece in the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off, then press the chicken into the crumb mixture to coat. Add to the hot oil and cook until browned and cooked through, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Reduce the heat if the chicken is browning too quickly and add more olive oil as needed between batches.
  • Toss the greens, fennel, apple, basil and red onion with the lemon juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the chicken among plates and serve with the salad and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Fat 22 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Cholesterol 187 milligrams, Sodium 582 milligrams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 7 grams

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 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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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.

CHUNKY APPLE AND ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD



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I like this chicken salad because it is chunky, crunchy, and light. While I prefer to leave the skin on the apple for color and nutrition, you could remove it.

Provided by MandAs

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups, 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups cooked chicken, cut into chunks
1 small apple, cut into chunks
1/4 cup almonds, whole
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Toss apple with lemon juice. Stir together with remaining ingredients. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes (optional).
  • Serve on thick sliced bread, crackers, or a bed of lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418.6, Fat 23.4, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 110.2, Sodium 284.1, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 7.4, Protein 39.1

ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD



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This recipe comes from Taste of Home Magazine. Chicken, grapes, and almonds make a wonderful combination!

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups green seedless grapes, halved
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup sliced green onion
3 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1/8 teaspoon ground mustard
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, grapes, celery, onions and eggs.
  • In another bowl, combine the next nine ingredients; stir until smooth.
  • Pour over the chicken mixture and toss gently.
  • Stir in almonds and serve immediately, or refrigerate and add the almonds just before serving.
  • Garnish with kiwi if desired.
  • **Cooking time does not include cooking the chicken or boiling the eggs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.8, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 173.3, Sodium 680.3, Carbohydrate 15.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 8.7, Protein 29.6

APPLE CRANBERRY CHICKEN SALAD



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At home in Salem, Oregon, Christine Vaught packs her chunky and nutritious salad with crunchy apple and celery, dried cranberries, blue cheese and almonds for a wonderful blend of tastes and textures. HEALTHY OUTLOOK Using fat-free instead of regular mayonnaise in this chicken salad slashes nearly 30 g fat per serving! That makes room in the recipe for tasty bacon, blue cheese and almonds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped red apple
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 lettuce leaves
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken, celery, apple and cranberries. Stir in mayonnaise. Serve on lettuce; sprinkle with bacon, blue cheese and almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 572mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHUNKY CHICKEN-APPLE SALAD



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Experience the delicious flavor of this Chunky Chicken-Apple Salad. Incorporate chopped apples, pecans and celery in this tasty chicken dish.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 10m

Yield Makes 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pkg. (6 oz.) OSCAR MAYER CARVING BOARD Flame Grilled Chicken Breast Strips
1 medium apple, chopped
1 small celery stalk, chopped
1/4 cup KRAFT Real Mayo
1/4 tsp. lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients until well blended.
  • Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 460 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

APPLE ALMOND CRUNCH SALAD



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This easy-to-assemble salad combines the great crunch of apples and almonds with the sweetness of golden raisins and the unique texture of feta cheese. The tanginess of the raspberry dressing works really well with the crispy ingredients.

Provided by SKETTYMAKER

Categories     Salad     Green Salad Recipes     Mixed Greens Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10 ounce) package mixed salad greens
½ cup slivered almonds
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
1 cup tart apple, cored and chopped
¼ cup sliced red onion
¼ cup golden raisins
1 cup raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large salad bowl, combine the salad greens, almonds, feta cheese, apple, red onion and raisins. Toss to blend. Apply salad dressing to individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 18.7 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 610.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: Always use fresh, ripe apples for the best flavor in your chicken salad. Aim for firm, crisp apples that will hold their shape when tossed in the salad.
  • Chicken prep: For a truly delicious chicken salad, use high-quality cooked chicken. You can boil, roast, or poach chicken breasts for this recipe. If you're using leftover chicken, make sure it's thoroughly cooled before adding it to the salad.
  • Variety is key: Feel free to mix and match different types of apples to create a unique flavor profile in your salad. Granny Smith apples add a tart crunch, Honeycrisp apples bring sweetness, and Fuji apples offer a mild flavor with a hint of honey. Experiment with different combinations to find your favorite blend.
  • Go nuts: This recipe calls for almonds, but you can use other nuts or seeds if you prefer. Walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds all make great additions to chicken salad. If you have a nut allergy, you can omit the almonds altogether or substitute dried cranberries or raisins for a sweet crunch.
  • Creamy dressing: The mayonnaise-based dressing in this recipe is a classic, but you can customize it to your taste. Add a dollop of Dijon mustard for a tangy kick, or stir in a spoonful of honey for a touch of sweetness. You can also use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a healthier option.

Conclusion:

This chunky apple and almond chicken salad is a delicious and versatile dish that's perfect for lunch, dinner, or a quick snack. With its fresh, crisp apples, tender chicken, crunchy almonds, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a light and refreshing meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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