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Chicken, Apple & Grape Salad with Creamy Dressing

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This Chicken, Apple & Grape Salad with Creamy Dressing is a light and refreshing dish, perfect for lunch or dinner. Featuring tender chicken, sweet apples and grapes, crunchy celery, and a tangy-sweet creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, sour cream, and honey, this salad is full of flavor and texture. It’s the ideal meal for a healthy, satisfying option.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Dressing:

6 ounces plain Greek yogurt

1/4 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 lemon, juiced

Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Salad:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 2 cups diced)

1 cup sliced red grapes

1 cup diced apple

2 celery stalks, sliced

2 green onions, sliced

1/2 cup slivered almonds

1/2 cup dried cranberries

2 tablespoons fresh parsley, roughly chopped

Instructions

For the Dressing:

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, sour cream, mayonnaise, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.

  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and set the dressing aside.

For the Salad:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken breast, sliced grapes, diced apple, sliced celery, and green onions.

  2. Add the slivered almonds, dried cranberries, and fresh parsley to the bowl and toss gently to combine.

  3. Drizzle the creamy dressing over the salad and toss again to coat everything evenly.

To Serve:

  1. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnished with extra parsley or slivered almonds.

Notes

Storage: Store this salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. To avoid sogginess, store the dressing separately and add it just before serving.

Variations: Feel free to swap out fruits like pears or strawberries, or add veggies like cucumbers for extra crunch.

Dairy-Free Option: Use dairy-free yogurt and mayonnaise for a dairy-free version.

  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (if cooking chicken)
  • Category: Main Dish, Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free