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Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts served on yellow plates on a blue checked cloth with apples, celery and lemons in the background. Close Up Shot. Sugar with Spice Blog.

Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Refreshing, creamy chicken salad with apples and walnuts is perfect for all seasons! Delicious for picnics, sandwiches, or a flavorful lunch.

Course Lunch
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

The Chicken

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 2 tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Poppy Seeds
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

The Salad Components

  • 2 sticks Celery
  • 1 Apple
  • 3 tbsp fresh Parsley
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Walnuts
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Spicy Brown Mustard
  • 1 tsp dried Dill
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Cracked Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

Cook the Chicken *optional*

  1. If you are using leftover chicken or pre-cooked chicken, skip this step!

  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F.

  3. Coat two chicken breasts with olive oil, salt, pepper, poppy seeds, and lemon juice.

  4. Cook for 25-35 minutes until done. Set aside to cool.

The Salad

  1. While the chicken cooks and cools, chop your celery and apple into bite-sized pieces. (If you prefer a fine salad, mince them. If you prefer identifiable components, chop roughly.)

  2. Mince your parsley. If your walnuts are whole, crush them into small pieces.

  3. Slice your cooked chicken into bite-sized cubes.

  4. Place chicken, celery, apples, walnuts and parsley in a bowl. Add in the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and dill. Stir thoroughly to mix and coat.

  5. Serve immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight contain until ready to eat!