Best 8 Apple Orchard Chicken Salad Recipes

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Welcome to a culinary journey that blends the sweet crunch of apples with the savory richness of chicken in a delightful dance of flavors. Say hello to Apple Orchard Chicken Salad, a dish that captures the essence of autumn's bounty. This versatile salad offers a symphony of textures and tastes, making it a perfect choice for picnics, potlucks, and light meals.

In this article, we bring you not just one, but three enticing variations of Apple Orchard Chicken Salad, each with its unique twist. From the classic combination of chicken, apples, celery, and mayonnaise, to a tangy rendition featuring dried cranberries and a honey-mustard dressing, to an Asian-inspired version with crunchy peanuts and a sweet-and-sour dressing, there's something for every palate.

So, gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that celebrates the harmonious union of apples and chicken in the Apple Orchard Chicken Salad.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE ORCHARD CHICKEN SALAD



Apple Orchard Chicken Salad image

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

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.

Nutrition Facts :

ORCHARD SALAD



Orchard Salad image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

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, GRAPES, AND WALNUTS



Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Walnuts image

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



Apple Chicken Salad image

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 :

COPYCAT SUBWAY® ORCHARD CHICKEN SALAD SUB



Copycat Subway® Orchard Chicken Salad Sub image

I found this recipe when I was looking for this recipe or one close to it. I tried this at Subway and really liked it. Subway always uses light Mayo. In this recipe the salt and pepper are optional. Use more or less mayo to suit your own taste and the same with the fruits. I like to add a few more fruits. There is no cook time unless you are cooking your chicken for this recipe. I use left over or canned.

Provided by KGCOOK

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups red apples, chopped small
1/2 cup sliced celery, diced small
4 cups cooked chicken, cut into small cubes
1/4 cup golden raisin (to your taste)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (to your taste)
3/4 cup mayonnaise (or enough to taste)
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
salt and pepper
lettuce, shredded
2 (6 inch) rolls
sliced tomatoes (optional)
sliced red onion (optional)
cheese slice, your choice (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl toss apples, celery, raisins, cranberries and chicken.
  • Season with celery salt, salt and pepper to taste and mix.
  • Stir in mayonnaise.
  • Slice a 6 inch roll in half.
  • Add 2 heaping tablespoons chicken salad to bottom slice of roll and spread.
  • Add your toppings.

SUBWAY® ORCHARD CHICKEN SALAD SUB



Subway® Orchard Chicken Salad Sub image

At most Subway locations you'll get shredded iceburg lettuce. but if iceburg isn't the only lettuce you will eat, a nice leaf lettuce that you have julienned or cut into shreds. Subways uses Light mayonnaise in their chicken salad.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2 6 inch subs

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups red apples, chopped small
1/3 cup celery, diced small
2 cups cooked chicken, cut into small cubes
1 -2 tablespoon golden raisin
1 -2 tablespoon dried cranberries
1/2 cup mayonnaise (use more or less to suit your taste)
salt and pepper
squeeze lemon juice
lettuce, shredded
6 inches whole wheat sub rolls
3 -6 tomatoes, slices (depending on size of tomato)
2 -3 red onion rings
6 -8 pickles, slices
2 cheese, sliced of your choice

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl toss chopped apples with squeeze of lemon juice.
  • Add celery, raisins, cranberries and chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix. Fold in mayonnaise.
  • Split a whole wheat sub roll horizonally without cutting all the way through the roll. Add about 1/3-1/2 cup shredded lettuce. Add veggies of choice, and finish with desire amount of chicken salad. You will have enough chicken salad for two 6 inch subs.

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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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.

### Tips for making the best Apple Orchard Chicken Salad: - Choose fresh, ripe apples for the best flavor. Granny Smith apples are a good choice because they hold their shape well when cooked. - Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still tender. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough. - Use a variety of nuts for added flavor and texture. Walnuts, pecans, and almonds are all good choices. - Add dried cranberries or raisins for a touch of sweetness. - Use a light hand with the mayonnaise. Too much mayonnaise will make the salad heavy and greasy. - Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper. - Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. ### Conclusion: Apple Orchard Chicken Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Tips for making the best Apple Orchard Chicken Salad:

  • Choose fresh, ripe apples for the best flavor.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through but still tender.
  • Use a variety of nuts for added flavor and texture.
  • Add dried cranberries or raisins for a touch of sweetness.
  • Use a light hand with the mayonnaise.
  • Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Apple Orchard Chicken Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its sweet and savory flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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