This Roasted Apple Chicken Salad is a delightful mix of sweet and savory flavors. Tender roasted apples, juicy chicken, crunchy nuts, and a creamy dressing come together to create a satisfying and healthy meal.
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Salad
Method:Roasting
Cuisine:American
Diet:Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Roasted Apples:
2 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji, cored and sliced)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Chicken Salad:
2cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
1/3cup chopped celery
1/4cup chopped red onion
1/4cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/3cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Serving:
Mixed greens or lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Roast the apples: Toss sliced apples with olive oil and roast for 15–20 minutes until tender and caramelized. Let cool.
Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine chicken, celery, red onion, and nuts. In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Add roasted apples to the chicken mixture, pour the dressing over, and toss gently to coat.
Serve: Serve chilled or at room temperature over mixed greens or in lettuce cups.
Notes
For extra flavor, try using smoked chicken or add dried cranberries.