Apple-Infused Chicken Salad with Walnuts

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-02 · Updated 2026-08-02

A refreshing chicken salad featuring crisp apples and crunchy walnuts, tossed in a tangy yogurt dressing. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked chicken breast, apple, celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups, shredded cooked chicken breast
• 1 large, diced with skin apple
• 2, thinly sliced celery stalks
• 1/2 cup, toasted and chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast, 1 large diced apple with skin, 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, and 1/2 cup toasted and chopped walnuts.
2. Step 2: In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the yogurt dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Fold in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley.
4. Step 4: Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.