🥗 Chicken Salad with Apples & Walnuts Bowl 🍎🍗🌰
This Chicken Salad with Apples & Walnuts Bowl is a perfect combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Juicy chicken, crisp apples, and toasty walnuts come together with a creamy dressing over a bed of fresh greens. It’s a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious! 🌟
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced 🍗
1 medium apple, diced (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith work great) 🍎
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 🌰
1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional) 🍇
2 celery stalks, diced 🥬
4 cups mixed greens (spinach, arugula, or spring mix) 🥗
For the Dressing:
1/3 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt 🥛
1 tbsp Dijon mustard 🌟
1 tbsp honey 🍯
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice 🍋
Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂
Optional Toppings:
1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese 🧀
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.
2. Mix the Salad Ingredients:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken, diced apple, toasted walnuts, celery, and dried cranberries (if using).
3. Toss with Dressing:
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
4. Assemble the Bowl:
Divide the mixed greens into serving bowls. Top with the chicken salad mixture.
5. Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with crumbled cheese (if using) and garnish with parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Customization Ideas:
Nut-Free Option: Replace walnuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Add Protein: Include boiled eggs or chickpeas for extra nutrition.
Make It a Wrap: Use this chicken salad as a filling for lettuce wraps or tortillas.
This Chicken Salad with Apples & Walnuts Bowl is perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Its balance of sweet and savory flavors, combined with crunchy textures, makes it a satisfying and healthy choice! 💛
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