Description
This Chicken Apple Coleslaw recipe is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender cooked chicken with a crunchy mix of cabbage, carrots, apple, and nuts, all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light meal or side dish!
Ingredients
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Chicken Apple Coleslaw:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 3 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1 apple (julienned or thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (sliced)
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Coleslaw: In a large bowl, combine the chicken, coleslaw mix, apple, green onions, celery, and nuts (if using).
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the coleslaw mixture and toss well to coat. Chill for at least 15–20 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Apple Coleslaw cold or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith or a sweet one like Honeycrisp depending on your flavor preference.
- Great for meal prep, sandwiches, or as a side.
- To make it dairy-free, use vegan yogurt and mayo.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
