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Harvest Chicken Salad

Harvest Chicken Salad: A Crunchy Fall Delight with Apples

Enjoy this Harvest Chicken Salad, a quick and healthy dish packed with autumn flavors like apples and pecans.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breasts Cooked and diced
  • 1 large Apple (e.g., Honeycrisp) Diced
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped
  • 1/4 cup Green Onions Sliced
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries
  • 1/2 cup Pecans Toasted
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Plain Greek Yogurt 2% or whole milk recommended
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 large Fresh Lemon Juice Juice of one lemon
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Whisk until smooth and creamy, then set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooked chicken, diced apple, chopped celery, sliced green onions, dried cranberries, and toasted pecans. Toss gently to combine.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well-coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  4. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container, keeping pecans separate until serving to maintain crunchiness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh; can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days.

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