Description
This Roasted Apple Chicken Salad combines the sweetness of roasted apples with tender chicken, crunchy nuts, and a tangy dressing for a delicious and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Roasted Apples:
- 2 medium apples (cored and chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or chopped)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Mixed greens or lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roast the Apples: Toss chopped apples with olive oil, cinnamon, and salt. Roast for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Prepare the Salad: In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, honey, pepper, and salt. Add chicken, celery, onion, and roasted apples. Stir well. Fold in nuts if desired.
- Serve: Serve chilled over greens or in lettuce cups.
Notes
- This salad can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Swap Greek yogurt with all mayo or use dairy-free alternatives if needed.
- Diced grapes or dried cranberries are great mix-in options.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
