Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 1 apple, cut into small cubes (with skin on)
- 3 cups salad greens, washed and spin dried
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery (2-3 medium stalks), cut into small pieces
- 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, thoroughly stir together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined. This creates the creamy, tangy base for your salad.
- Toss the salad: Add the diced apple, halved grapes, chopped celery, roughly chopped walnuts, salad greens, and bite-sized cooked chicken pieces into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together to ensure all the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Transfer the dressed salad to a shallow salad bowl or serving dish. Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh crunch and vibrant flavors at their best.
Notes
- For an extra burst of flavor and color, you can add pomegranate arils if desired.
- Chicken can be roasted, grilled, or poached prior to dicing and adding to the salad.
- Keep the skin on the apple for added fiber and texture.
- If you prefer a lighter salad, substitute mayonnaise with more plain yogurt or use a dairy-free mayo alternative for a dairy-free version.
- Salad greens can be a mix of your preference such as romaine, butter lettuce, or spinach.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
