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No Mayo Healthy Apple Chicken Salad

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Apple chicken salad is made with tart Granny Smith apples, chicken breast and a Greek yogurt base. A quick, healthy and delicious meal.

apple chicken salad

This recipe for no mayo healthy apple chicken salad is a great way to incorporate apples into a dish. Typically, apples are used in sweet dishes, which I love, but they are also great in savory dishes too.

Granny Smith apples give this salad the perfect amount of crunch and tartness.

apple chicken salad

What should I serve with apple chicken salad?

A variety of sides would be delicious with chicken salad. Including, mixed green salad, seasonal fruit, crusty bread, croissants, pita bread or chips.

Why you’ll love this recipe

  • Less fat than mayo based salads
  • Great crunch from the apples
  • Perfect for sandwiches or to eat as is
apple chicken salad

Ingredients

What you’ll need to make this recipe.

  • Chicken breast
  • Celery
  • Greek yogurt
  • Granny Smith apples
  • Dijon mustard
  • Garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

How to make this recipe

1 – Add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and some salt and pepper to a bowl and mix it all together well.

2 – Add the cooked chicken, celery and apples to the Greek yogurt dressing and mix together until the chicken is well coated.

Note, I peel my apple and core it before chopping it up. 

apple chicken salad

What can I add to apple chicken salad?

If you are looking to bulk up your chicken salad, you can add a lot of different things to spruce it up. Pickles, grapes, dried cranberries, almonds, green onions, boiled egg, and a variety of herbs are some other ingredients to add to your chicken salad. 

For a low-carb meal, the chicken salad can be eaten as is. The salad can also be added to a croissant for a sandwich. Low-carb and low-calorie bread works well too. 

How do I store my leftover chicken salad?

Place chicken salad in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for about 3 days.

Can I freeze my leftover chicken salad?

Yes! Place chicken salad in a freezer safe container and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost it in the refrigerator up to a day before serving.

Calories per serving (1/2 cup): 114

Yield: 6 Servings

No Mayo Healthy Apple Chicken Salad

apple chicken salad

Apple chicken salad is made with tart Granny Smith apples, chicken breast and a Greek yogurt base. A quick, healthy and delicious meal.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chicken breast, cooked and chopped
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tsp salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, add Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard and garlic powder. Mix together well.
  2. Add cooked chicken, celery and apples to Greek yogurt dressing and mix together until coated well. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Enjoy immediately, or store in airtight container for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • To cook raw chicken breast, bring pot of water to a boil, and boil chicken for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.

  • Peel and core apple before chopping.

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    Nutrition Information:

    Yield:

    6
    Amount Per Serving: Calories: 114Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 161mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 15g

    Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.

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    Cuisine: American / Category: Dinner

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    3. Beth

      5 stars
      This salad looks simple, flavorful and refreshing. The combination of the Dijon mustard and the yogurt must really wake up the taste buds and balance the sweetness of the apples. Yum!

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    8. Mean Green Chef

      5 stars
      Such a delicious healthy chicken salad! Love that you replace mayo with Greek Yogurt it’s one of my favorites and makes everything so tangy and creamy 🙂

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    12. Beth

      5 stars
      My favorite apple would be cortland, my kids LOVE green apples! This looks so tasty and I like the suggestion of adding dried cranberries!

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