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Chunky chicken apple cranberry salad served in white bowl with fresh greens and wooden spoon

Chunky Chicken Apple Salad Recipe for Easy Healthy Lunches


  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This chunky chicken apple salad combines rotisserie chicken with crisp apples, celery, cranberries and walnuts in a light yogurt dressing for a quick, satisfying lunch. It’s ready in minutes with no cooking required and perfect for meal prep.


Ingredients

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  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken, chopped
  • 2 medium apples, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste

  • Instructions

    1. Chop the chicken, apples, and celery into bite-sized pieces.

    2. Combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and whisk until smooth.

    3. Add chicken, apples, celery, cranberries, and walnuts to the dressing and gently fold to coat.

    4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

    5. Serve over greens or in sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups as desired.

    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 0 minutes
    • Category: salad
    • Method: no-cook
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 cup
    • Calories: 320
    • Sugar: 15
    • Sodium: 450
    • Fat: 12
    • Saturated Fat: 2
    • Unsaturated Fat: 6
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 21
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 28
    • Cholesterol: 75

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