Description
A refreshing chicken salad with a delightful blend of shredded rotisserie chicken, tart apples, and crisp vegetables, perfect for lunches or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup apples, diced (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
- Bread (for sandwiches)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, diced apples, celery, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir well to combine.
- Serve the salad on fresh lettuce leaves or use as a filling for bread.
Notes
For variations, consider swapping apples for pears or using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter option. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg