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Power-Packed 20-Minute Apple Chicken Salad

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Apple Chicken Salad combines cooked chicken, crisp apple, almonds, and cranberries with a creamy honey-Dijon dressing for a fast lunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or dried tart cherries
  • 1 cup finely diced apple, preferably Honeycrisp
  • 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions, optional
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sour cream
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  2. Combine chicken, almonds, cranberries, apple, and green onions in a large bowl.
  3. Add the dressing and fold until evenly coated.
  4. Taste, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve or refrigerate.

Notes

  • Use completely cooled cooked chicken.
  • Add almonds near serving time for maximum crunch.
  • Keep refrigerated and use within 3 to 4 days.

Find it online: https://thekitchenfinesse.com/2026/08/03/apple-chicken-salad/