Description

This Chicken Salad with Apples is a refreshing and flavorful dish combining tender rotisserie chicken with crisp apples, crunchy almonds, and sweet dried cranberries. The creamy dressing, enhanced with honey, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, perfectly balances sweetness and tang. Ideal for sandwiches, lettuce boats, or as a standalone salad, this recipe is quick to prepare and offers a delightful mix of textures and tastes.

Ingredients

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Salad

2 cups diced cooked chicken (rotisserie preferred)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup dried cranberries (or dried tart cherries)
1 cup finely diced apples (Honeycrisp preferred)
1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (optional)

Dressing

1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream (light works great)
1–1/2 tablespoons honey
1–1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1–1/2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, combine diced cooked chicken, sliced almonds, dried cranberries, diced apples, and green onions (if using). Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss thoroughly to coat everything evenly.
Serve: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the chicken salad in sandwiches, on sliced apples, on lettuce leaves as boats, or with crackers for a versatile and delicious meal or snack.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for the best flavor and convenience.
Honeycrisp apples add sweetness and crunch, but any crisp apple variety works.
This salad can be served in various ways including sandwiches, on fresh apple slices, lettuce boats, or alongside crackers for variety.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: chicken salad, apple salad, rotisserie chicken recipe, quick chicken salad, healthy chicken salad, chicken cranberry salad