Best 9 Walnut Chicken Salad With Green Apple Vinaigrette Recipes

Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Walnut Chicken Salad with Green Apple Vinaigrette, a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more. This culinary masterpiece combines tender chicken, crunchy walnuts, crisp celery, and sweet green apples, all tossed in a tangy and refreshing vinaigrette. As you savor each bite, the juicy chicken and crisp vegetables dance on your palate, while the walnuts add a delightful crunch and the green apple vinaigrette provides a burst of acidity that brightens the entire dish. This salad is not only a feast for the senses but also a healthy and satisfying meal, perfect for lunch, dinner, or a light and refreshing snack. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating this culinary delight. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and embark on a flavor-filled journey with our Walnut Chicken Salad with Green Apple Vinaigrette.

In addition to the main recipe, this article also includes variations and additional recipes to satisfy diverse tastes and dietary preferences. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, we offer a delightful Walnut and Green Apple Salad that bursts with the same vibrant flavors, minus the chicken. If you're craving a creamy and indulgent twist, try our creamy chicken salad recipe, which features a velvety dressing that complements the succulent chicken and crunchy walnuts. And for a refreshing and tangy variation, our green apple vinaigrette recipe provides a perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, enhancing the flavors of any salad.

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

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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.

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

Ingredients

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

CHOPPED APPLE SALAD WITH TOASTED WALNUTS, BLUE CHEESE AND POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

Chopped Apple Salad with Toasted Walnuts, Blue Cheese and Pomegranate Vinaigrette image

Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/4 cup pomegranate molasses
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 heaping tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey, or more to taste
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6 apples (Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji) any or a combination of all, skin left on, core removed and cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups baby spinach
2 heads endive, thinly sliced
1 cup toasted coarsely chopped walnuts
3/4 pound blue cheese, crumbled (recommended: Maytag, Danish, Cabrales)
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Whisk together the pomegranate molasses, vinegar, mustard, honey and salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until emulsified.
Combine the apples, spinach, endive, walnuts and blue cheese in a large bowl. Add the vinaigrette and toss to coat, season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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

Ingredients

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

APPLE WALNUT SALAD WITH CRANBERRY VINAIGRETTE

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This is a great salad to serve for any autumn meal.

Provided by Barrett

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Salad Dressing Recipes Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup cranberries
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 cup red onion, chopped
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
1 cup vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
10 cups mixed salad greens, rinsed and dried
2 Red Delicious apples, cored and thinly sliced

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet in a single layer. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly toasted.
In a food processor, combine the cranberries, vinegar, onion, sugar, and mustard. Puree until smooth; gradually add oil, and season with salt and pepper.
In a salad bowl, toss together the greens, apples, and enough of the cranberry mixture to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.6 g, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 54.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

GREEN APPLE AND CELERY SALAD WITH WALNUTS AND MUSTARD VINAIGRETTE

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Categories Fruit Mustard Nut Vegetable Appetizer Side No-Cook Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Apple Walnut Celery Fall Raw Bon Appétit Kidney Friendly Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
5 teaspoons honey
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large bunch celery with leaves
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, quartered, cored; each quarter cut into 2 wedges, then thinly sliced crosswise into triangle shapes
3/4 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped

Steps:

Whisk first 3 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Gradually whisk in oil. Season vinaigrette with salt and pepper.
Trim celery leaves and chop enough to measure 1 cup. Thinly slice stalks on deep diagonal. Place celery pieces in bowl of cold water. (Vinaigrette, celery leaves, and celery pieces can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.)
Drain celery; pat dry with paper towels. Combine celery, celery leaves, apples, and walnuts in large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper.

APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD

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This apple walnut salad delivers sweet and tangy flavor to simple salad greens with a quick apple cider vinaigrette, cranberries and Gorgonzola cheese. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 12 servings (1 cup each).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

5 cups torn romaine
5 cups torn red leaf lettuce
1 large red apple, chopped
1 large green apple, chopped
1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/3 cup dried cranberries
CIDER VINAIGRETTE:
3/4 cup apple cider or juice
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup walnut oil or canola oil

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the first eight ingredients., In a small bowl, whisk the cider, vinegar, honey, salt and pepper; gradually whisk in oil. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 10g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEN APPLE VINAIGRETTE

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Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories Salad Chicken Quick & Easy Lunch Apple Walnut Celery Healthy Grape Gourmet Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons mild honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely diced Granny Smith apple
1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce (1/4 pound), leaves separated and left whole
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved if desired
1/2 cup walnuts (4 ounces), toasted
1 celery rib, thinly sliced

Steps:

Bring 2 inches of water with 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Add chicken and poach at a bare simmer, partially covered, until just cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.
While chicken poaches, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until honey and salt have dissolved. Whisk in shallot and oil, then whisk in apple.
Divide lettuce, grapes, walnuts, and celery between 2 plates and drizzle with half of vinaigrette. Slice chicken and put on top of salads, then drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.

Tips:

To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
If you don't have green apples, you can use red or yellow apples instead.
Feel free to add other ingredients to the salad, such as chopped celery, red onion, or grapes.
If you're making the salad ahead of time, don't add the dressing until you're ready to serve.
Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or spinach.

Conclusion:

Walnut chicken salad with green apple vinaigrette is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for lunch or dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The salad is packed with flavor and texture, and the dressing is light and tangy. If you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, this is the one for you.