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.

Elijah Roth
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This salad is a delicious and healthy lunch option. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Ismail Abdullahi
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and it's so easy to make.


Jee Aae Hou
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This salad is amazing! I love the combination of apples and chicken. It's so refreshing and delicious.


Edward Hamahuwa
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I love the addition of apples to this salad. It gives it a nice crunch and sweetness.


2665maria
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Leo Moody
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ali ansari Ansari
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The apples and walnuts added a great flavor and texture.


Daylah Cox
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This salad was a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. I served it over a bed of mixed greens and it was a hit with the whole family.


HACKR Mi
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning, like salt, pepper, and maybe some herbs.


Yani Carabuena
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less apples or a different type of fruit, like grapes.


Sxuth
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I love the addition of apples to this salad. It gives it a nice crunch and sweetness.


Kaakyo Sharron
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and filling meal.


Prince Waseem
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Kaybee Rampho
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I'm not a big fan of chicken salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The apples and walnuts added a great flavor and texture.


Cristian
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This salad was a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. I served it over a bed of mixed greens and it was a hit with the whole family.


Cassandra Blalock
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I found this salad to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning, like salt, pepper, and maybe some herbs.


Tmass Ncs
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This salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less apples or a different type of fruit, like grapes.


Max Higgmont
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I love the combination of apples and chicken in this salad. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a healthy and satisfying meal.


William Cheney
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I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing.


Terrin James
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This apple chicken salad was a refreshing change from the traditional mayonnaise-based salads. The apples added a nice crunch and sweetness, while the chicken provided a savory balance. I also liked the addition of walnuts, which added a nutty flavor