Healthy Chicken Salad With Apples

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

This recipe for healthy chicken salad with apples 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 chicken salad with apples?

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
• Ground 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 chicken salad with apples?

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. 

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

Healthy Chicken Salad With Apples

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Healthy chicken salad with apples 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 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled and chopped
• 1 teaspoon 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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