This deliciously hearty chicken salad is perfect for days when you crave something satisfying and filling! It’s packed with yummy chicken bites, sweet dried cranberries, sliced almonds, crisp celery, and the crunch of apple pieces, creating a delicious meal that will lift your spirits. Whether served as a sandwich or by itself, this dish will hit the spot and leave you smiling! Enjoy every bite!

Chicken salad sandwich on parchment paper on a black cutting board on the counter.

Serves: 4-5
Prep Time: 10 minutes

Salad Ingredients:

diced cooked chicken (pre-sliced cooked chicken used)
sliced almonds
finely diced apple
dried cranberries
thinly sliced green onions
finely chopped celery

Dressing Ingredients:

mayonnaise
sour cream
Dijon-style mustard
apple cider vinegar
honey
white wine (optional)
pepper

Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

Step-by-Step Directions:

Step 1: Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, mustard, white wine (optional), and pepper. Set aside.

Step 2: Gather the rest of the ingredients.

Step 3: *If chicken pieces are large, use an electric hand mixer on low speed to break down cooked chicken into tiny pieces, essentially mimicking a very fine dice.

Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cooked chicken, sliced almonds, finely diced apple, dried cranberries, thinly sliced green onions, and finely chopped celery. Pour the dressing on top and mix. Place chicken salad in the fridge for a minimum of 10 minutes to marinate the flavors.

Step 5: Serve in sandwich bread or lettuce boats or on crackers.

Tips:

Try using a rotisserie chicken.

Irresistible Chicken Salad with Apples!

This deliciously hearty chicken salad is perfect for days when you crave something satisfying and filling!

Tara

Total Time 15

Servings

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

2 cups diced cooked chicken (store-bought sliced cooked chicken used)
½ cup sliced almonds
½ cup apple (finely diced)
⅓ cup dried cranberries
⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
½ cup finely chopped celery

Dressing Ingredients

⅓ cup mayonnaise
3 Tbsp sour cream
1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
1-1½ Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp white wine (optional)
pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, mustard, white wine (optional), and pepper. Set aside.
Gather the rest of the ingredients.
*If chicken pieces are large, use an electric hand mixer on low speed to break down cooked chicken into tiny pieces, essentially mimicking a very fine dice.
Combine the diced cooked chicken, sliced almonds, finely diced apple, dried cranberries, thinly sliced green onions, and finely chopped celery in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing on top and mix. Refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 10 minutes to marinate the flavors.
Serve in sandwich bread or lettuce boats or on crackers.