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Chicken Salad with Apple, Fennel, and Tangy Yogurt Dressing Recipe

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A refreshing and crunchy chicken salad featuring shredded chicken, crisp fennel, juicy apples, sweet red grapes, and toasted pecans, all tossed in a tangy Greek yogurt dressing. This quick and easy recipe makes a healthy and flavorful meal or light lunch option.

  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Salad Ingredients

  • 1 lb shredded chicken (about 3 cups)
  • 1/2 bulb fennel (about 1 cup), thinly sliced
  • 1 crisp apple, thinly sliced or julienned
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 4 cups baby greens (optional)

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients. Thinly slice the fennel bulb, julienne or thinly slice the apple, halve the red grapes, and toast the pecans for added crunch and flavor.
  2. Combine Salad Components: In a large bowl, mix together the shredded chicken, sliced fennel, apple, halved grapes, toasted pecans, and chopped parsley until evenly distributed.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, cider vinegar, whole grain mustard, salt, and cracked black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
  4. Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken mixture and toss thoroughly to ensure every ingredient is coated with the tangy yogurt dressing.
  5. Serve and Store: Serve the salad over 1 cup of baby greens or use lettuce leaves as wraps. Store any leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Notes

  • To save time, use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken shredded at home or store-bought shredded chicken.
  • For extra crunch, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
  • This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
  • Mix up the nuts by substituting walnuts or almonds if desired.
  • Use a crisp, tart apple variety such as Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
  • For a dairy-free version, substitute the Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/chicken-salad-with-apple-fennel-and-tangy-yogurt-dressing-recipe/