Chicken Salad with Apples

Cream cheese chicken salad sandwiches on sliced apples with fresh greens and herbs, served on newspaper for a casual, healthy lunch or snack. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for meal prep.

Easy chicken salad with crisp apples, dried cranberries, sliced almonds, and celery tossed in a creamy honey-Dijon dressing. Ready in minutes and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or serving over greens.

Tara

Prep Time 10

Total Time 20

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, but worth it)
pepper to taste

Instructions

Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, white wine and pepper until smooth. Set the dressing aside.
If the cooked chicken pieces are large, use an electric hand mixer on low speed to break them into smaller pieces. You can also finely dice or shred the chicken by hand.
Add the chicken, almonds, apple, dried cranberries, green onions and celery to a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Stir before serving and add pepper to taste. Serve chilled on bread, in a wrap, with crackers or over greens.

Nutrition

Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.