🥗 Chicken Salad with Apples & Walnuts Bowl 🍎🍗🌰
This Chicken Salad with Apples & Walnuts Bowl is a fresh, crunchy, and deliciously satisfying meal. Tender chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts are tossed in a creamy dressing and served over a bed of greens for the perfect balance of flavors and textures. 🌟
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed 🍗
1 medium apple, diced (use Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith) 🍎
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped 🌰
1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins (optional) 🍇
2 celery stalks, diced 🥬
4 cups mixed salad greens (spinach, arugula, or romaine) 🥗
For the Dressing:
1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option) 🥛
1 tbsp Dijon mustard 🌟
1 tsp honey 🍯
1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
Salt and black pepper, to taste 🧂
Optional Garnishes:
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta 🧀
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 🌿
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dressing:
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
2. Assemble the Salad:
In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, diced apple, walnuts, celery, and dried cranberries (if using).
Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
3. Prepare the Bowl:
Arrange the mixed greens in serving bowls. Top with the chicken salad mixture.
4. Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle with crumbled blue cheese or feta if desired and garnish with fresh parsley.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Customization Ideas:
Protein Alternatives: Swap chicken for turkey or canned tuna.
Nut-Free: Replace walnuts with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
Extra Crunch: Add thinly sliced red onion or shredded carrots.
This Chicken Salad with Apples & Walnuts Bowl is perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or meal prep. Its sweet and savory flavors make it a crowd-pleaser every time! 💛
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