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Chicken Salad with Fresh Apples

A creamy, sweet, and tangy chicken salad with crisp apples and tart cranberries perfect for quick, satisfying lunches.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 breasts rotisserie chicken skin removed, shredded
  • ½ cup mayonnaise adjust for creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard for tang
  • ½ lemon juiced (fresh for brightness)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon finely chopped (or ½ teaspoon dried for subtle flavor)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 1 small apple finely diced (Honeycrisp or Fuji for crunch)
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced (adds crisp texture)
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped (for tart sweetness)

Method
 

  1. Remove skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken, then shred or chop the meat into bite-size pieces. prep
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, tarragon, and kosher salt until smooth. mix
  3. Add shredded chicken, diced apple, celery, and cranberries to the dressing. Gently fold until everything is evenly coated. assemble
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. prep
  5. Serve the chicken salad on sandwiches, in wraps, lettuce cups, or over a bed of mixed greens. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 200ServingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This chicken salad blends creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors in every bite. Perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or easy picnic dish that your whole family will love.

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