Apple Chicken Salad Recipe

This vibrant Apple Chicken Salad recipe is the perfect make-ahead lunch or picnic dish! Sweet apples, crunchy celery, juicy raisins, and tender chicken combine in a light and zesty dressing. Topped with your favorite nuts, it's a flavor explosion in every bite. Ready in just 5 minutes!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 291.5 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 4.5 (30 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Chicken Salad

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How to Make Apple Chicken Salad

  1. In a medium bowl, gently combine diced chicken, diced apple, chopped celery, and raisins.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently to coat.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add salt and pepper to taste).
  5. Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce leaves.
  6. Sprinkle with your choice of chopped nuts before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

62g

Fat

15g

Carbs

6g