Name: No Mayo Healthy Apple Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
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

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

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.

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

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.

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 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

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