Description
Creamy Chicken, Apple & Grape Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that perfectly balances tender chicken, crunchy green apples, and sweet red grapes in a rich, creamy dressing. Ideal for summer picnics or elegant lunches, this delightful salad not only tantalizes the taste buds but also adds visual appeal to any table. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, it’s perfect for impressing guests or enjoying as a satisfying meal prep option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups diced green apples (about 2 medium-sized apples)
- 1.5 cups halved seedless red grapes
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken with salt and pepper; bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F/74°C).
- Allow chicken to cool for 10 minutes, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add chopped chicken, diced apples (peeled), and halved grapes to the bowl; stir gently until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg