Description
Crisp Granny Smith apples dance through classic chicken salad, elevating familiar comfort with refreshing crunch. Light mayo, crunchy celery, and tender chicken create a perfect summer lunch that promises delightful flavors in every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts, boiled and cubed
Fruits and Nuts:
- 3 apples, deseeded and cubed
- 1 handful dried cranberries
- 1 handful cashew nuts
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch pepper
Instructions
- Hydrate dried cranberries by submerging them in scalding water for quarter of an hour, allowing them to plump and soften before thoroughly draining.
- Transform cooled poultry into uniform bite-sized cubes, ensuring consistent texture throughout the mixture.
- Meticulously prepare crisp apples by removing seeds and slicing into neat, comparable dimensions.
- Consolidate shredded chicken, diced apples, rehydrated cranberries, and crunchy cashews within a spacious mixing vessel.
- Craft a creamy dressing by whisking tangy Greek yogurt with zesty Dijon mustard until smooth and well-integrated.
- Cascade the yogurt-mustard blend over the salad components, gently folding to ensure even distribution and complete coating of ingredients.
- Enhance flavor profile by delicately sprinkling salt and freshly cracked pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Present immediately for optimal freshness, or seal and refrigerate to allow flavors to meld and develop more complexity.
Notes
- Plump up cranberries by soaking them in hot water to restore moisture and enhance their texture.
- Choose crisp, sweet-tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best flavor contrast in the salad.
- Swap Greek yogurt with dairy-free alternatives like coconut yogurt to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Toast cashews briefly in a dry skillet to intensify their nutty flavor and add a delightful crunch to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg