Delightful Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Walnuts 🥗🍏🍇

This refreshing chicken salad is perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a light dinner option. With a wonderful combination of crunchy apples, sweet grapes, and nutty walnuts, each bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing ties it all together, making it a dish your family and friends will love! Consider serving it on a bed of lettuce or with whole-grain bread for a satisfying meal. 🥗🍞

Ingredients

For the salad

• 4 cooked chicken breasts, shredded
• 2 Granny Smith apples, cut into small chunks
• 2 cups chopped walnuts (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 red onion, chopped
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 25 seedless red grapes, halved

For the dressing

• 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
• 5 tablespoons creamy salad dressing
• 5 tablespoons mayonnaise

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, apple chunks, walnuts, red onion, celery, and lemon juice.

🍋 The lemon juice not only adds flavor but also helps to prevent the apples from browning. A great tip for keeping your salad looking fresh!

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the vanilla yogurt, creamy salad dressing, and mayonnaise until well combined.

3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently to coat everything evenly.

4. Carefully fold in the halved grapes.

🍇 Grapes add a wonderful sweetness and burst of flavor—feel free to adjust the quantity based on your preference!

Variations

• Nut-free: Omit the walnuts and consider adding sunflower seeds for a similar crunch and a nut-free option! 🌻
• Fruit variation: Substitute the apples with pears for a different sweetness, or add dried cranberries for a chewy texture.
• Spicy kick: Mix in some diced jalapeños or a splash of hot sauce to the dressing for a spicy twist! 🔥
• Low-fat: Use low-fat yogurt and mayonnaise to keep the creamy texture while cutting down on calories.

This delightful chicken salad is not just versatile but also a canvas for your creativity. Enjoy and share your own variations! 😊