Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon white balsamic vinegar
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Salad
- 1 cup candied walnuts (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 ribs celery, diced (about 2 cups)
- 2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
- ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, extra-virgin olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, honey, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced celery, chopped Granny Smith apples, halved red grapes, cubed cooked chicken, and chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Toss gently to mix all salad components evenly.
- Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture. Toss carefully to coat all the ingredients evenly without bruising the apples and grapes.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the candied walnuts over the dressed salad and gently fold them in. Serve immediately or chill briefly to meld flavors before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor and texture, use fresh, crisp Granny Smith apples and freshly chopped parsley.
- Candied walnuts can be made at home by toasting walnuts with a bit of sugar or purchased pre-made.
- Chilling the salad for 30 minutes before serving allows flavors to blend well.
- This salad can be customized by substituting chicken with turkey or keeping it vegetarian by omitting the meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
