Chicken Walnut Apple Grape Poppy Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Chicken Walnut Apple Grape Poppy Salad, a perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and sweet flavors! Packed with tender chunks of juicy chicken breast, crisp red apples, sweet grapes, and toasted walnuts, this salad offers a delightful medley of textures in every bite. The tangy dressing, made with Greek yogurt, honey, and zesty poppy seeds, adds a creamy, wholesome touch without being overly heavy. The addition of celery provides a satisfying crunch, while a hint of lemon juice keeps the flavors fresh and balanced. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with protein, this versatile dish is ideal for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or even a holiday potluck centerpiece. Serve it chilled for maximum flavor and pair it with a slice of crusty bread or atop a bed of greens for a truly satisfying and wholesome meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast
• 1 medium red apple
• 1 cup grapes (red or green)
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 stalk celery
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon poppy seeds
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Dice the cooked chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Core and dice the red apple into small pieces. Toss with lemon juice to prevent browning.

Step 3

Cut the grapes in half and set aside.

Step 4

Chop the celery into small slices for extra crunch.

Step 5

Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool before chopping roughly.

Step 6

In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 7

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 9

Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 10

Serve chilled and enjoy as a meal on its own or with a side of crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1230.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3479.2

Total Fat 267.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.7g
Cholesterol 534.3mg	0%
Sodium 2054.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 140.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.4g	0%
Total Sugars 67.7g
Protein 143.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 370.1mg	0%
Iron 7.4mg	0%
Potassium 1271.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.9%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 15.9%