Chicken and Apple Salad with Dijon Vinaigrette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

A crisp, balanced salad featuring diced chicken, tart apples, and a tangy homemade dressing. This American-inspired curry recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cooked chicken, apples, mixed greens for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, diced (about 12 oz) cooked chicken
• 2 medium, cored and diced apples
• 4 cups mixed greens
• 1/4 cup, thinly sliced red onion
• 2 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper until smooth.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups diced cooked chicken, 2 medium diced apples, and 4 cups mixed greens. Toss with 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion.
3. Step 3: Pour dressing over salad and toss gently until evenly coated. Serve immediately for optimal crispness.