30 Minute Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
This Apple Walnut Chicken Salad with cranberries recipe is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Servings 4 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup light mayonnaise or regular
- 1 cup chopped fuji or honey crisp apples about 1 apples
- ½ cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Chop the apples, celery, and walnuts into small, bite-sized pieces for better consistency in the salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients together in a bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Serve immediately with crackers, in a sandwich, or as a wrap. For lunch throughout the week, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days.
Notes
Cooking Chicken: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the chicken on a sheet pan and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Drizzle with olive oil and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let cool before shredding.
Chill before serving: For the best-tasting chicken salad, refrigerate the chicken salad for 1-2 hours before serving. The flavors meld together and taste even better.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 412kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g
