Description

A delicious and refreshing Fall Chicken Salad featuring tender cooked chicken breast combined with crisp apples, juicy grapes, dried cranberries, celery, and toasted nuts. Tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar, this salad is perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack during the autumn season. It can be served in lettuce wraps, on croissants, or with crackers, and is easily customizable with added spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.

Ingredients

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Salad Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
1/2 cup diced apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
1/2 cup red grapes (halved)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
2 green onions (sliced)

Dressing Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)

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Instructions

Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, diced apple, halved red grapes, dried cranberries, chopped celery, toasted nuts, and sliced green onions. Mix gently to distribute all ingredients evenly.
Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Adjust Seasoning and Chill: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Cover the bowl and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve and Garnish: Before serving, garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve the salad in lettuce wraps, on croissants, or with crackers for a versatile and satisfying meal.

Notes

This salad is delicious served in lettuce wraps, on croissants, or with crackers.
Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra fall flavor.