Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe with Apples
created by
Arielle V. Apr. 20, 2025
“Chicken apple salad and a pear for lunch”
Coach Chiquita Nicole
“Great work Arielle! Your choice of a chicken apple salad and a pear is a fantastic combination of lean protein and fiber. Its clear that youre putting thought into your meals and its paying off. Youre doing an amazing job!”
Instructions
1.
In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced apple, and diced celery. (5 minutes)
2.
Add the mixed salad greens and shredded cheese to the bowl. (2 minutes)
3.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper to create a dressing. (3 minutes)
4.
Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine. (2 minutes)
5.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
Ingredients
1.
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
2.
1 large apple, diced (preferably a crisp variety like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
3.
1 cup celery, diced
4.
2 cups mixed salad greens (such as romaine and spinach)
5.
1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese (like mozzarella or cheddar)
6.
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (as a dressing base)
7.
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
8.
Salt and pepper to taste
9.
Optional: chopped walnuts or pecans for added crunch
Nutrition
calories
250
fat
8
saturates
3
carbohydrates
20
fibres
5
sugar
10
addedSugar
0
protein
30
Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe with Apples
My Rating
Arielle V.Author
"Chicken apple salad and a pear for lunch"
Coach Chiquita Nicole
"Great work Arielle! Your choice of a chicken apple salad and a pear is a fantastic combination of lean protein and fiber. Its clear that youre putting thought into your meals and its paying off. Youre doing an amazing job!"