How to Make Sweet Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the combination of sweet and savory flavors in a delicious chicken salad. And when you add in the crunch of apples and nuts, you've got a winning dish that's perfect for any occasion. This Sweet Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful blend of tender chicken, juicy apples, and crunchy walnuts, all coated in a creamy and sweet dressing.

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Ingredients

  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 4 cups salad greens
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced
  • ½ cup candied walnuts
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese
  • ¼ cup raspberry vinaigrette, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 large salads

  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Season chicken with seasoned salt and grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Mix salad greens, apple slices, walnuts, and blue cheese together in a bowl. Drizzle raspberry vinaigrette over the salad and toss to coat; divide salad between 2 plates.
  • Cut chicken into strips and place half the strips atop each salad portion.
  • Nutrition

    449 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 77mg
    • Sodium: 1206mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 22g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 174mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 680mg