Best 7 Chicken Salad With Apples Walnuts Recipes

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If you're looking for a refreshing and flavorful salad that's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish, this chicken salad with apples and walnuts is sure to please. Made with tender cooked chicken, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing, this salad is packed with texture and flavor. Plus, it's incredibly easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. Whether you like your chicken salad sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, this recipe has you covered. With three different dressing variations to choose from, you can customize your salad to be as classic, tangy, or creamy as you like. So gather your ingredients and let's get started!

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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

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 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

APPLE WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD



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Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a delicious twist to classic chicken salad. Chunks of chicken, apple, walnuts, green onion, and celery in a slightly sweet & creamy dressing with fresh lemon juice! Serve this chicken salad inside croissants with some green leaf lettuce.

Provided by Jessica - Together as Family

Categories     Dinner     Salad

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1¼ cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
4 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
1½ cups small chopped Gala apple
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery

Steps:

  • Combine all creamy dressing ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Stir with a wire whisk until combined, creamy, and smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the chicken, apple, walnuts, green onion, and celery. Pour the creamy dressing over it and mix well until everything is combined and coated in the dressing.
  • This chicken salad can be served right away, but for best results and flavor let it refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.Serve chicken salad inside croissants with green leaf lettuce. You can also serve inside sandwich bread or rolls.
  • Leftovers keep well, in an air-tight container, in the fridge for 3-4 days. Thanks to the acid in the dressing, the apples actually don't brown!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 473 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 40 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 427 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g, UnsaturatedFat 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving

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

SWEET APPLE-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD



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This light salad is based on one that is found on the menu of a large chain arcade/restaurant menu.

Provided by Scott K

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 cups salad greens
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
½ cup candied walnuts
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup raspberry vinaigrette, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Season chicken with seasoned salt and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Mix salad greens, apple slices, walnuts, and blue cheese together in a bowl. Drizzle raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat; divide salad between 2 plates.
  • Cut chicken into strips and place half the strips atop each salad portion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1206.4 mg, Sugar 22.3 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.

CHICKEN SALAD WITH APPLES & WALNUTS



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A little spin on the classic chicken salad. I found this recipe in a Schwan's Home Service Catalog. The only real reason it caught my attention is because they served it in Oranges and it looked good - otherwise I probably would not have even taken a second look. I am glad I did ... this is yummy!

Provided by Pvt Amys Mom

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breasts, filets cooked and diced
1/2 cup mayonnaise (fat free or low fat may be substituted)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/4 fresh onion, diced
1 cup apple, chopped (or grapes, I like apples)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Stir together prepared chicken, mayo, celery, onion, apples, nuts and pepper.
  • It looks great if you serve it in an orange peel and it is easy to clean up!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1732.1, Fat 112.3, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 401.8, Sodium 1244.1, Carbohydrate 54, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 23.4, Protein 127.4

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use a combination of cooked and raw chicken in your salad. The cooked chicken will provide a savory base, while the raw chicken will add a bit of freshness and moisture.
  • When choosing apples for your salad, opt for a variety that is crisp and tart, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp. These apples will hold their shape well and won't get mushy when mixed with the other ingredients.
  • If you don't have any walnuts on hand, you can substitute another type of nut, such as almonds, pecans, or pistachios.
  • For a creamier salad, use mayonnaise instead of Greek yogurt. However, if you're looking for a healthier option, Greek yogurt is a great way to add protein and creaminess without adding a lot of fat.
  • To make your salad ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients except for the celery and walnuts in a bowl and refrigerate for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, stir in the celery and walnuts and enjoy.

Conclusion:

This chicken salad with apples and walnuts is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of sweet apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy dressing is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this chicken salad recipe a try.

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