Description
This Pomegranate Apple Chicken Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures. Juicy pomegranate arils, crisp apples, and crunchy nuts are mixed with tender chicken in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. Perfect for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
- 1 apple, diced (such as Honeycrisp or Gala)
- 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, diced apple, pomegranate arils, celery, pecans, and green onions. Mix well.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve on its own, over greens, or in a sandwich or wrap.
Notes
- To keep apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before mixing.
- For extra crunch, use toasted nuts.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
