Best Apple Walnut Chicken Salad Recipes

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SWEET APPLE-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD



Sweet Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad image

This light salad is based on one that is found on the menu of a large chain arcade/restaurant menu.

Provided by Scott K

Categories     Salad

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 teaspoon seasoned salt
4 cups salad greens
1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
½ cup candied walnuts
¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
¼ cup raspberry vinaigrette, or to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Season chicken with seasoned salt and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Mix salad greens, apple slices, walnuts, and blue cheese together in a bowl. Drizzle raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat; divide salad between 2 plates.
  • Cut chicken into strips and place half the strips atop each salad portion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448.6 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 77.3 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 32.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 1206.4 mg, Sugar 22.3 g

CHICKEN-APPLE-WALNUT SALAD WITH HONEY MUSTARD DRESSING



Chicken-Apple-Walnut Salad With Honey Mustard Dressing image

Served at the 1870 Wedgwood Inn in New Hope Boro, Pennsylvania, this simple chicken salad combines common ingredients in a less-than-common way, and with great results. If you happen to have some cooked chicken in your fridge (or perhaps a rotisserie chicken), you could probably save time by simply shredding that and using it instead of the freshly cooked diced chicken. NOTE: Cook time is chill time for the prepared salad.

Provided by Lynne M

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chicken breasts, diced
2 cups apples, diced (red or green)
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 dash rosemary

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet; add the diced chicken and cook thoroughly; cool.
  • In a big bowl, combine cooled chicken, apples, walnuts, and celery.
  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, mustard, and rosemary. Fold the mayonnaise mixture into the chicken mixture.
  • Chill.
  • Serve over a red lettuce leaf.

WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEN APPLE VINAIGRETTE



Walnut Chicken Salad with Green Apple Vinaigrette image

Provided by Melissa Roberts

Categories     Salad     Chicken     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Apple     Walnut     Celery     Healthy     Grape     Gourmet     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 pound)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons mild honey
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
5 tablespoons olive oil
1/3 cup finely diced Granny Smith apple
1 small head Boston or Bibb lettuce (1/4 pound), leaves separated and left whole
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved if desired
1/2 cup walnuts (4 ounces), toasted
1 celery rib, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Bring 2 inches of water with 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Add chicken and poach at a bare simmer, partially covered, until just cooked through, 12 to 14 minutes.
  • While chicken poaches, whisk together lemon juice, honey, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl until honey and salt have dissolved. Whisk in shallot and oil, then whisk in apple.
  • Divide lettuce, grapes, walnuts, and celery between 2 plates and drizzle with half of vinaigrette. Slice chicken and put on top of salads, then drizzle with remaining vinaigrette.

AUTUMN CHICKEN, WALNUT AND APPLE ROMAINE SALAD



Autumn Chicken, Walnut and Apple Romaine Salad image

Make and share this Autumn Chicken, Walnut and Apple Romaine Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hidden Valley

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Craisins® dried cranberries
1 cup Hidden Valley® Original Ranch® Light Dressing
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless, raw
3 teaspoons onion powder
4 teaspoons Mrs. Dash® seasoning original
6 tablespoons walnuts, chopped
4 cups mcintosh apples, sliced
8 cups Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine
8 ounces whole wheat elbow macaroni

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Season chicken with onion powder and Mrs. Dash® seasoning. Place in oven-proof baking dish. Roast for 25-30 minutes.
  • Blend dressing and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
  • In a large salad bowl, mix Fresh Express® Hearts of Romaine, pasta and apple slices with dressing mixture. Portion equally on four large plates. Slice chicken breasts into half-inch strips and portion equally on top of the four salads. Mix walnuts and Craisins® together into small bowl. Sprinkle evenly on top of each platter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379, Fat 14.6, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 74.7, Carbohydrate 32.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 7.5, Protein 28.7

APPLE-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD



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Give 'em a chicken salad that's big on crunch and flavor. Made with apples, celery and toasted walnuts, this one has plenty of both.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 4h15m

Yield 10 servings, 1/2 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups chopped cooked chicken
3/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Light Dressing
1 stalk celery, sliced
1/2 cup chopped apples
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
2 tsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard

Steps:

  • Combine chicken and dressing in large bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients; mix lightly.
  • Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 230 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 17 g

APPLE WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Apple Walnut Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WendyMaq

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 ounces cooked chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch-3/4-inch chunks
1/2 cup celery, chopped
3/4 cup apple, chopped
2 ounces walnuts, chopped
1 tablespoon raisins
1/3 cup Italian dressing, low sugar
bibb lettuce

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, gently stir together chicken, celery, apple, walnuts, and raisins.
  • Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat.
  • Serve on a bed of Bibb lettuce.

CHICKEN, WALNUT, APPLE, GRAPE & POPPY SALAD



Chicken, Walnut, Apple, Grape & Poppy Salad image

This is a recipe I created by taking a little bit from each of the previous recipes I have made. This is a great, colorful, crunchy salad! Wonderful on lettuce or on a bun!

Provided by suzyhomemakerwannabe

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 5-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 gala apples (or Fuji)
30 purple seedless grapes (give or take)
1/2 purple onion
1 (8 ounce) bag walnuts (or Pecans)
1 (12 ounce) jar poppy seed dressing (I use Briannas)

Steps:

  • Boil chicken unitl done.
  • While Chicken is cooking: Mince Purple Onion. Cube Apples. Cut the grapes in half.
  • Once the Chicken is done, chop into cubes.
  • Pour ALL ingredients into a large bowl, including the bag of Nuts & Dressing.
  • Mix well until all is coated.
  • Chill before serving.

CHICKEN WALNUT APPLE SALAD -- LIKE ARBY'S



Chicken Walnut Apple Salad -- Like Arby's image

They stopped selling the Chicken Salad wraps at Arby's. The only thing I ever cared for there besides the Jamocha shake. This salad is a close match! Now if I could duplicate the shake...

Provided by Shabby Sign Shoppe

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole cooked chicken, rotiserrie-deli style, cut up, skin removed
1/3-1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup green seedless grape, sliced
1 apple, cored and diced in 1/2-inch chunks
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey

Steps:

  • Combine the diced chicken with 1/3 cup mayonnaise, sour cream, sliced grapes, sliced green onions, sliced celery, walnuts, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Stir in the honey and more mayonnaise, if needed.
  • For best results, chill overnight.
  • Serve the chicken salad mixture on a bed of lettuce, in a wrap, in croissant rolls or a nutty grain bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.3, Fat 20.3, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 331.1, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 13.4, Protein 14

CHICKEN, BEETS, APPLE AND WALNUT SALAD



Chicken, Beets, Apple and Walnut Salad image

Make and share this Chicken, Beets, Apple and Walnut Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by - Momma Loon

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 (3 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, marinated
3 large beets
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 heads Belgian endive
1 head radicchio
1 large granny smith apple
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese

Steps:

  • Grill chicken breast from frozen, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cool and slice each breast into 4 or 5 slices.
  • Wash beets and wrap in heavy-duty aluminum foil, Bake on cookie sheets at 350 for 45 minutes or until done.
  • Peel beets, cut julienne.
  • Mix vinegar, honey, Dijon, salt and pepper.
  • Gradually whisk in olive and walnut oil until blended.
  • Arrange endive and radicchio on individual plates, top with chicken slices, apple slices and beet slices.
  • Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Drizzle evenly with dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366.3, Fat 26.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 40.5, Sodium 327.4, Carbohydrate 19.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 12.1, Protein 16

APPLE-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD



APPLE-WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD image

Categories     Chicken

Yield 2 people

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 oz cooked chicken breast, cut into 1/2"-3/4" chunks
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped apple
2 oz chopped walnuts
1 tbs raisins
1/3 cup prepared low-sugar Italian dressing

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, gently stir together chicken, celery, apple, walnus and raisins. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat

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What is Apple Walnut Chicken Salad?

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a healthy and flavorful salad recipe with a nice blend of autumn-inspired flavors. The salad features diced and cooked chicken, mixed greens, apples, and walnuts for a combination of crunchy, juicy, and tender textures. The dressing is made up of a mix of olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, and salt to add a tangy and sweet taste.

Ingredients needed for Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
  • 4 boneless chicken breasts
  • 4 cups mixed greens
  • 2 apples, sliced/chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Preparation for Apple Walnut Chicken Salad
  1. Grill, bake, or fry chicken breasts until cooked through, let cool and then chop into bite-sized pieces
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, dijon mustard, and salt. Set aside for the dressing
  3. In a large bowl, combine mixed greens, chopped apples, and chopped chicken
  4. Pour the balsamic mustard vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss together
  5. Add chopped walnuts as a garnish on top of the salad
Benefits of Apple Walnut Chicken Salad

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a super healthy and nutrient-packed meal. Apples and walnuts have dietary fiber that helps to keep you feeling fuller for longer which helps with satiety for weight loss efforts. Walnuts are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamins that are important for brain and heart health. Plus, mixed greens provide essential vitamins and minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin K, and calcium, which contribute to stronger bones and improved immunity.

Conclusion

Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is a tasty and nutrient-packed recipe that is perfect for lunch or a light dinner. The combination of chicken, greens, apples, and walnuts offer a diverse range of flavors and textures, while the balsamic mustard vinaigrette ties it all together. This salad is perfect for those who are watching their diet and striving for a healthier lifestyle. It's also an excellent way to celebrate the fall season and enjoy the flavors that the season brings.

When it comes to salads, the apple walnut chicken salad is a classic. It's a healthy choice that is satisfying and delicious. With a mix of greens, juicy apples, crunchy walnuts, and savory chicken, this salad is a perfect balance of flavors and textures. However, making the perfect apple walnut chicken salad can be tricky. Here are some valuable tips that can help you turn out a winning recipe every time.

Choose the Right Greens

The foundation of any salad is its greens. The right greens can make all the difference to your salad. For the apple walnut chicken salad, it's recommended that you use a mix of greens. This could be a mixture of kale, spinach, or arugula. These greens have a slightly bitter taste that complements the sweetness of the apples and the savory flavor of the chicken.
Tip 1: Don't Overdo the Greens
While the greens are an essential part of the salad, it's important not to fill the bowl with too many greens. Too many greens can make the salad taste bland and take away from the other flavors. A good rule of thumb is to have one part greens and three parts other ingredients.
Tip 2: Wash Your Greens Properly
It's essential to wash your greens thoroughly, as they can harbor dirt and bacteria. To make sure your greens are clean, fill a bowl with water and soak your leaves for about 10 minutes. Then, rinse the greens under running water, and shake off any excess water.

Choose the Right Apples

The apples are the star of this salad, and the right apples can make all the difference in taste. You can choose any type of apple, but some are better suited than others. It's recommended that you use tart apples such as granny smith, braeburn, or honeycrisp apples. These apples have a balance of sweet and sour that complements the other flavors in the salad.
Tip 3: Slice Your Apples Thinly
The key to getting the most out of your apples is to slice them thinly. This ensures that the apples are distributed evenly throughout the salad, and every bite has a bit of apple in it.
Tip 4: Don't Cut Your Apples in Advance
If you cut your apples in advance, they will start to turn brown, and the texture will change. Nobody wants to eat a brown salad! To prevent this, cut the apples just before you're ready to serve the salad.

Choose the Right Chicken

The chicken is the protein in this salad, and it's important to choose the right chicken. You can use grilled, baked or poached chicken breast, but make sure it's cooked through and juicy.
Tip 5: Marinate Your Chicken
To give your chicken some extra flavor, marinate it for at least an hour before cooking it. This will enhance the taste of the chicken and make it more tender.
Tip 6: Slice the Chicken into Bite-Sized Pieces
To ensure that the chicken is evenly distributed throughout the salad, slice it into bite-sized pieces. This also makes it easier to eat the salad.

Choose the Right Walnuts

Walnuts are a crucial component of this salad, and the right type of walnuts can enhance the overall taste of the salad. Use chopped or crushed walnuts to add crunch and texture to the salad.
Tip 7: Toast Your Walnuts
Toasting the walnuts before adding them to the salad enhances their flavor and gives them a delightful crunch. Toast the walnuts in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes or until they turn lightly brown. Make sure to keep an eye on them and stir continuously to prevent them from burning.
Tip 8: Don't Overdo the Walnuts
While walnuts are an important ingredient, it's important not to overdo it. Too many walnuts can overpower the other flavors in the salad. A handful of walnuts is usually enough to add the right amount of crunch.

Choose the Right Dressing

Finally, the dressing is a crucial part of this salad, and choosing the right dressing can make all the difference. A light vinaigrette or a creamy balsamic dressing are both great options.
Tip 9: Keep the Dressing Simple
When it comes to the dressing, it's best to keep it simple. A light dressing allows the flavors of the other ingredients to shine without overpowering them. Use a light hand when adding the dressing and toss the salad thoroughly to ensure that it's distributed evenly.
Tip 10: Add Dressing Just Before Serving
To prevent the greens from becoming soggy, add the dressing just before serving. This ensures that the salad stays fresh and crunchy.

Conclusion

The apple walnut chicken salad is a classic salad that is easy to make and delicious. By following these valuable tips, you can turn out a winning recipe every time. Choose the right greens, apples, chicken, walnuts, and dressing, and you'll have a salad that is healthy, satisfying, and bursting with flavor.

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