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    Lemon Chicken Salad with Apples

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Mar 7, 2019 · Modified: Mar 7, 2019 by Dee

    Lemon Chicken Salad with Apples is an easy homemade chicken salad recipe with a light, creamy dressing. Serve over fresh greens, in a sandwich or in wraps.

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    lemon chicken salad with apples over lettuce on a white plate

    Lemon chicken salad with apples is our favorite chicken salad recipe. It's made with baked chicken breasts and apples in a creamy dressing with a touch of lemon for extra flavor. If you want a change from traditional chicken salad, this easy recipe is for you!

    I've been making this lemon chicken apple salad for awhile now. It started out as a way to use up leftover lemon chicken, but it changed over the years.

    Now, I use my favorite oven baked chicken recipe whenever I need cooked chicken for chicken salad. I also started making the dressing lighter by using Greek yogurt.

    It's super simple, and the prep is minimal. There's no celery, nuts or onions, so you don't have a lot of chopping to do -- just the apples.

    Sometimes, I make this chicken salad with cranberries. And since the kids love grapes, I make this chicken salad recipe with grapes just for them.

    How to make lemon chicken salad with apples

    Start out by mixing the dressing ingredients in a large mixing bowl. It's super simple -- just a mix of Greek yogurt, mayo, a little bit of Dijon mustard, salt and pepper.

    mayo with greek yogurt and mustard dressing for chicken salad with apples

    Then, throw in some chopped apples, lemon juice and zest. I used Granny Smith this time, but you can use any apple. Sometimes, I even do a combo of different apples.

    The lemon juice adds flavor and keeps the apples from turning brown. The zest isn't totally necessary, so if you don't have a zester, it's fine.

    mix apples and dressing for chicken salad

    Mix in your chopped cooked chicken, and that's it! You can also zest some lemon peel over the top and add fresh parsley for even more flavor.

    lemon chicken salad with apples and lemon slices over iceberg lettuce

    What do you serve with chicken salad

    This recipe makes the best chicken salad sandwiches, especially on a croissant! You can also serve chicken salad over fresh greens or make wraps using tortillas. My aunt once served chicken salad stuffed in tomatoes at a ladies' lunch!

    How long does chicken salad last in the fridge

    Since this chicken salad has apples, it's best to eat it within a day or two. Otherwise, the apples start to brown. Without the apples, chicken salad should last 3 days.

    Easy lemon chicken salad recipe with apples

    lemon chicken salad with apples over lettuce on a white plate

    Lemon Chicken Salad with Apples

    Published by Dee
    Lemon Chicken Salad with Apples is an easy homemade chicken salad recipe with a light, creamy dressing. Serve over fresh greens, in a sandwich or in wraps.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 235 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup yogurt
    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 2 diced Granny Smith apples washed, cored and diced
    • 3 small cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest optional

    Instructions
     

    • Add yogurt, mayo and mustard to a large bowl, and mix until well combined
    • Stir in the sea salt and pepper
    • Add the chicken, apples, lemon juice and zest (if using) and mix well. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to eat

    Notes

    Recipe can also be made with 4 small chicken breasts

    Nutrition

    Calories: 235kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 20gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 237mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 60IUVitamin C: 3.1mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 0.8mg
    Keyword chicken salad recipe, lemon chicken salad with apples
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    Lemon Chicken Salad with Apples recipe

    I hope you enjoy this easy lemon chicken salad with apples as much as we do!

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    Comments

    1. Sandra | A Dash of Sanity says

      March 11, 2019 at 2:41 am

      Such an amazing meal any night of the week!

      Reply
    2. Jacquelyn Hastert says

      March 08, 2019 at 12:53 pm

      This is perfect for a lighter lunch. I love that you have added lemon and apples to this.5 stars

      Reply
    3. Melanie Bauer says

      March 07, 2019 at 9:51 pm

      Looks fabulous! This is indeed one of our favorite, definitely having this on our table!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 09, 2019 at 12:26 pm

        Thanks, Melanie! It's a favorite here, too. 🙂

    4. Paula says

      March 07, 2019 at 5:41 pm

      Love adding apples to my chicken salad. Haven't tried lemon before. Super intrigued. Will have to give it a go : )

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 09, 2019 at 12:27 pm

        I hope you get a chance to try it, Paula! 🙂

    5. Chrissie Baker says

      March 07, 2019 at 1:08 pm

      It’s big-time hard for me to resist a lemon chicken salad. Chicken salad is a favorite of mine!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Demeter says

      March 07, 2019 at 11:07 am

      Such a great way to use up leftovers! I love lemon and this sounds amazing.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 09, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        Thanks so much! It's our favorite chicken salad. 🙂

    7. Jen says

      March 07, 2019 at 11:06 am

      This is my husband's favorite for lunch on the weekends. It has so much flavor without making you feel too full.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 09, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        This is exactly why we love this salad! 🙂

    8. Miz Helen says

      April 18, 2015 at 7:33 pm

      Congratulations!
      Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a great weekend and enjoy your new Red Plate!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    9. Carole says

      April 18, 2015 at 2:47 am

      Dee, so glad you stopped by to add to the collection. If you would like me to send you a reminder about each new Food on Friday, just drop me a line on [email protected] . Cheers from Carole's Chatter
      PS this is on my shortlist for a feature too!

      Reply
    10. Dee M says

      April 17, 2015 at 6:37 am

      Hi Carol. I would love to stop by for a visit! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Dee M says

      April 17, 2015 at 6:36 am

      Thanks for the invite, Jebbica. I'll be sure to check it out! 🙂

      Reply
    12. Dee M says

      April 17, 2015 at 6:34 am

      Thanks, Tina. The potato salad is one of my husband's faves. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Dee M says

      April 17, 2015 at 6:34 am

      Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you like it as much as we did. 🙂

      Reply
    14. Carole says

      April 17, 2015 at 6:26 am

      Hi Dee, I do hope you'll come over to Food on Friday: Lemons & Limes to bring this to the party! Cheers from Carole's Chatter

      Reply
    15. Jebbica @Jebbica's World says

      April 15, 2015 at 6:26 pm

      Love your blog title! That is too cute. Thanks for posting this recipe...I love chicken salad so much, but I am always looking for different variations!

      I found you on Miz Helen's link party and wanted to invite you to my link party as well. It's called Food & Fitness Friday and happens every Friday! I hope you will stop by and share one of these yummy food posts!

      Reply
    16. [email protected] says

      April 14, 2015 at 11:38 pm

      I'll be adding this version to my summer meals. I love adding pecans and grapes, too. I'm headed off to see the potato salad next. 😉

      Reply
    17. The adventures of Jolly and Happy says

      April 14, 2015 at 7:46 pm

      I love this twist on a classic! I will definitely try this!!

      Reply
    18. Dee M says

      April 14, 2015 at 3:05 pm

      If it were just me, I would go for grapes and pecans, but the kids aren't fans of nuts. I love the idea of adding pickles and onions too! 🙂

      Reply
    19. Dee M says

      April 14, 2015 at 3:03 pm

      Thanks! It's one of our favorite warm-weather meals. 🙂

      Reply
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