Description
A vibrant, crunchy twist on the classic chicken salad featuring crisp apples and zesty Dijon mustard.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup apples, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
- Bread or rolls (for sandwiches)
Instructions
- Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the apples by washing and chopping them into small pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and diced apples.
- Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chill the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve the salad on crisp lettuce leaves or as a sandwich.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise. Use other herbs or fruits for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: chicken salad, apple salad, healthy salad, quick meal, picnic food