Chicken Salad With Apples

This Chicken Salad with Apples is a real game-changer, combining the savory flavors of rotisserie chicken with the sweet crunch of apples. It all comes together with a creamy dressing that makes this dish a perfect hit for any occasion!

Ingredients

Salad

2 packed cups prepared rotisserie chicken, finely chopped

½ cup toasted sliced almonds (Note 1)

⅓ cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries

1 cup finely diced apples (we like Honeycrisp best) (Note 2)

⅓ cup green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Dressing

⅓ cup full-fat mayonnaise

3 tablespoons sour cream fat free or light is great!

1½ tablespoon honey and apple cider vinegar 1 ½ for each

1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

DRESSING: Whisk dressing ingredients together in a small bowl until smooth. Season to taste (I add ¼ tsp salt and ⅛ tsp pepper).

SALAD: Combine the salad ingredients in a large bowl. Scrape every bit of dressing on top and toss well. Taste and adjust to personal preference.

SERVE: Enjoy! Serve in sandwiches, on lettuce boats, with crackers etc.

Notes

Note 1: Almonds: Buy toasted sliced almonds or toast your own:

Place almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat.

Stir frequently for 3-5 minutes until they're lightly browned and fragrant.

Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool. Cool completely before adding to the salad.

Note 2: Keep apples from browning: Here's our "secret" for keeping your apples crisp and fresh for days. After dicing, place them in a large bowl of cold, salted water (1 cup water to ½ tsp salt). Soak for 5 minutes, then drain using a colander and rinse thoroughly. Ensure they're dry before adding them to the salad.

Nutrition information is for the salad only and does not take into account bread, crackers or other extras.