Swedish Chicken Salad
Elevate your lunchtime lineup with this refreshing and flavorful Swedish Chicken Salad, a delightful medley of tender chicken, crunchy green apple, crisp cucumber, and peppery radishes. Tossed in a creamy dressing made with sour cream, mayonnaise, and a hint of Dijon mustard, this salad combines Scandinavian-inspired simplicity with vibrant, wholesome ingredients. Fresh dill and a splash of lemon juice add a zesty herbal note, perfectly complementing the mix of textures and flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes, this salad makes for an elegant lunch or a light dinner when served on a bed of baby spinach. Perfect for those looking for a unique, healthy chicken salad recipe with a Nordic twist!
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Ingredients
- 2 pieces Cooked chicken breast
- 1 large Green apple
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 4 pieces Radishes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Baby spinach
Directions
Step 1
Dice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2
Core the green apple, then dice it into small cubes. Leave the skin on for added texture and color.
Step 3
Slice the cucumber into thin half-moons and the radishes into thin rounds.
Step 4
Finely chop the red onion and fresh dill.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Step 6
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced chicken, green apple, cucumber, radishes, red onion, and dill.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until everything is evenly coated.
Step 8
Serve the Swedish Chicken Salad on a bed of baby spinach or your favorite salad greens.
Step 9
Optional: Garnish with a sprig of fresh dill or thinly sliced apple for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (442.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 151.1 |
| Total Fat 0.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1189.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 26.7g | |
| Protein 2.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 56.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 579.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories