A delightful and refreshing chicken salad with a sweet twist of apples, perfect for a light lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced
- 1 large apple cored and diced
- 1/2 cup celery sliced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or as needed
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt for extra creaminess
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped, optional
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine diced chicken, apple, and celery.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until well coated.
- Fold in chopped walnuts if using.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg