Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Chicken salad with apples, walnuts, celery, and dates overtop fresh arugula in a bowl.

5 from 4 votes

Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Fall-inspired chicken salad with apples, walnuts, celery, dates, and herbs, and tossed with creamy greek yogurt for extra protein. This chicken salad recipe is perfect it in a salad, in a sandwich, on lettuce wraps, or eaten as is. Or make it for meal prep or a quick and easy lunch! Gluten-free and high in protein.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword apple chicken salad, apple walnut chicken salad, chicken apple salad, chicken salad with apples

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Servings heaping cups

Calories 268kcal

Author Kelly Nardo

Ingredients

4 cups shredded chicken (1 pound)
1 1/2 cups diced apples (180 grams)
1 cup diced celery (120 grams)
1/2 cup walnuts (50 grams)
1/3 cup diced red onion (40 grams)
4 medjool dates, chopped (60 grams)
1 cup full-fat plain greek yogurt (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

Toast the walnuts. Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add walnuts and toast for 3-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to brown and get fragrant. Immediately remove from heat and roughly chop.
Mix the dressing. In a large bowl, add greek yogurt, lemon juice, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
Make the chicken salad. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir well to combine. Adjust according to taste.
Enjoy! Serve in a sandwich, salad, or however you like!

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