Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

A large platter with salad greens, sliced apples, cubed cheddar cheese, walnuts, and drizzled with a creamy dressing.

5 from 5 votes

Easy Chicken Salad Recipe

This easy chicken salad features crispy apples, cheddar cheese, and walnuts, all packed with a delicious crunchy bite. It's finished with a honey yogurt dressing.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken salad recipe, chicken salad with apples, easy chicken salad recipe

Servings:

Author: Katerina | Diethood

Ingredients

FOR THE SALAD

2 to 3 Romaine Hearts chopped
3 cooked chicken breasts cut into strips
2 cups cubed cheddar cheese
2 granny smith apples cored and thinly sliced
2 red delicious apples cored and thinly sliced
1 cup chopped walnuts

FOR THE HONEY YOGURT DRESSING

½ cup plain yogurt I use Dannon
¼ cup mayonnaise or eggless mayo
2 to 3 tablespoons honey
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Place chopped romaine salad in a large salad bowl.
Add chicken strips, cheddar cheese, apples and walnuts over salad greens. Set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine yogurt, mayo, honey, salt, and pepper; stir until completely and thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Pour the salad dressing over the salad.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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