This healthier version of chicken salad has crispy apples, grapes and walnuts to put a updated spin on an old classic. Greek Yogurt Apple Walnut Chicken Salad is perfect for lunch all week!
Chicken salad is the best salad. Why? Because it has mayonnaise instead of dressing, and minimal vegetables to get in your way.
Unfortunately, mayonnaise and non-vegetables do not exactly fall into the health category, so I gave classic chicken salad a little makeover. Although I can’t remember where I originally got this recipe, I’ve been making it for years. Greek yogurt is used in place of some mayonnaise to lighten it up, yet it’s still super creamy and delicious.
You can use all Greek yogurt, or do a mix of half and half with mayonnaise. Either way, this lightened up chicken salad recipe has a delicious mix of ingredients that make a great lunch. Greek Yogurt Apple Walnut Chicken Salad has chunks of crispy apples, walnuts, grapes and chicken.
To cook the chicken, I usually boil it for about 20 minutes or bake it at 375 degrees F.
Eat this chicken salad straight with a fork, put it in a wrap, or make a sandwich. No matter which you choose, I just know you’ll love Greek Yogurt Apple Walnut Chicken Salad. Plus, it’s super easy to make – just chop everything up and mix it together!
Save RecipeIngredients
- 4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded or chopped into cubes
- 1 apple, cut into small chunks (I use Granny Smith)
- 2 cups chopped walnuts, or to taste
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup plain or vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 25 seedless red grapes, halved
Instructions
- Mix chicken, apple, walnuts, celery and lemon juice in a large bowl. In a small bowl, mix lemon juice, yogurt, and mayonnaise.
- Pour dressing over chicken mixture and coat. Fold in grapes and chill for at least 2 hours.
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