Chicken & Apple Salad with Greens

Name: Chicken & Apple Salad with Greens
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: VINAIGRETTE:; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon curry powder, optional; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; SALAD:; 2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 medium apples, chopped; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 10 cups torn mixed salad greens; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

My favorite memory of eating this dish was when my mom made it for lunch on weekends when we were home from school and could have something other than "brown bag" lunches. Happy memories of childhood and late summer days just make this salad extra special. —Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Ingredients

VINAIGRETTE:
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup orange juice
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
SALAD:
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 medium apples, chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
10 cups torn mixed salad greens
1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the vinaigrette ingredients until blended. Add chicken, apples and onion; toss to coat. Just before serving, place greens on a large serving plate; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Editor's Note

To toast nuts, bake in a shallow pan in a 350° oven for 5-10 minutes or cook in a skillet over low heat until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 306 calories, 19g fat (3g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 549mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 17g protein.

Originally published as Apple Walnut Chicken Salad in Simple & Delicious August/September 2013

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lvarner

Dec 1, 2018

This salad is very tasty and it's nice and easy to prepare. I love making it in the fall. I typically substitute pecans for the walnuts, since I prefer those.
ktype

May 3, 2017

Eh. I like the mixture of chicken and apples but the dressing wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. Don't think I'll be making this again.
Lbodrogi

Mar 21, 2016

Best part is the dressing
Lauraanddiva

Dec 9, 2015

Wow! Loads of flavour. Tasted like nothing I've had before. We're having it again tonight. The vinaigrette is addictive. Mine came out a lot darker so I'll add a little more chicken next time.
abashu

Sep 5, 2015

I like the mixture of apples and chicken. I wanted to use the dressing I already had which was poppy-seed. The next time I will use the balsamic dressing.
annecooks

Aug 26, 2015

Not only delicious, but healthy too!
smalls56s

Jan 9, 2014

Love, love it. I have eaten this salad three days straight and want some more
1275

Jul 18, 2013

Made this last week sometime for supper. Loved it! I halved the recipe, but used the same amount of chicken (2 cups.) The curry powder in the vinaigrette was a nice addition & the apples gave the salad a nice crunch. Nice for a summer meal, will definitely make again! Also- very quick to make supper- that scores a point with me. :)
ColleenaG

Jul 15, 2013

Loved the vinaigrette dressing. Great salad!