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Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time: 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: lunch
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Creamy Dressing
  • 1¼ cups mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
Chicken Salad
  • 4 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1½ cups small-chopped Gala apple
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • ½ cup thinly sliced green onion
  • ½ cup thinly sliced celery

Method
 

  1. Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Add the chicken, apple, walnuts, green onion, and celery to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
  4. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 1–2 hours. Portion into eight airtight containers and refrigerate for 3–4 days.