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Chicken Salad with Apples and Almonds

May 27, 2015 by Keri 26 Comments

A light and healthy chicken salad that is full of texture and sweet and savory flavors. I like to serve mine in lettuce leaves for a filling lunch, but you can certainly use it to top a salad, fill a sandwich, or even with crackers.

Chicken Salad in Lettuce CupsI learned a very valuable lesson these past 2 weeks. Remember in my last post how I said that I worked ahead so that I’d have recipes to share during the past, super busy, 2 weeks? I only posted 3. Yep 3 out of the 10 that I had planned. I now know that when I plan ahead I need to immediately sit down and have the posts ready to go. 

On the bright side, these past 2 weeks have been filled with family, wedding stuff, shopping, and just lots of  fun! I found my wedding dress and it’s a huge weight lifted off my shoulders. I was so worried I wasn’t going to find a dress! 

Today’s recipe is one of my favorite lunch options for the warm days we have been having. This chicken salad is refreshing, crunchy, sweet and savory! Plus, it’s so quick and simple to make since it uses a store-bought rotisserie chicken. 

Chicken Salad

This recipe is Whole30/Paleo as long as you use compliant mayo. If you are an anti-mayo type you can simply use greek yogurt. I prefer the homemade mayo as I prefer the flavor of that over greek yogurt, but use whichever you like best! 

I love really creamy chicken salads with lots of texture and this recipe is just that. I whisk the mayo with a little almond milk to thin it out, which allows the dressing to coat the chicken really well. Then, I toss in the chicken, some celery, sweet apples, and crunchy almonds. Yum! 

Almond and Apple Chicken SaladTo keep this chicken salad light and healthy, I serve it in lettuce leaves. It adds the perfect amount of crunch and really lets all the flavors of the chicken salad come through. However, you can stuff it between bread for a sandwich, roll it up in a wrap, put it over a salad, or even serve it with crackers. 

No matter how you choose to enjoy it, it will be delicious!

Chicken Salad with Almonds and Apples


Chicken Salad with Apples and Almonds
2015-05-26 20:22:55
Serves 4
A light and healthy chicken salad that is full of texture and sweet and savory flavors. I like to serve mine in lettuce leaves for a filling lunch, but you can certainly use it to top a salad, fill a sandwich, or even with crackers.
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. Β½ Cup Paleo Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt (or a combination)
  2. ΒΌ Cup Almond Milk (or milk of your choice)
  3. 1 Teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  4. Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  5. 2 Teaspoons Fresh Dill, finely chopped
  6. 1 Rotisserie Chicken, shredded
  7. 1 Stalk Celery, finely chopped
  8. 1 Apple, cut into cubes
  9. ΒΌ Cup Sliced Almonds
  10. Lettuce Leaves, for serving
Instructions
  1. Whisk together the mayo, almond milk, Dijon mustard, salt, pepper, and fresh dill until very smooth. Mix in the chicken, celery, apple, and almonds until well coated with the dressing.
  2. Allow the chicken salad to sit in the ridge for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  3. Serve in lettuce cups for the perfect healthy lunch!
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Lovely comments

  1. Natalie @ Tastes Lovely says

    May 27, 2015 at 11:43 am

    Congrats on finding your wedding dress Keri! That is so exciting! Isn’t shopping for a wedding dress so much fun? You feel like a princess. I love this chicken salad! And thanks for linking to my paleo mayo friend : )
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    • identiconKeri says

      May 28, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Yes Natalie is was SO much fun! πŸ™‚ Oh no problem – I seriously make that mayo once a week, it’s just that good!

      Reply
  2. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

    May 27, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    That chicken salad looks so yummy! And a perfect side for lunch! πŸ™‚
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    • identiconKeri says

      May 28, 2015 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks Christina! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  3. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    May 28, 2015 at 4:45 pm

    Yay on the wedding dress! I remember that was a HUGE relief when I found my dress. So exciting! This chicken salad looks amazing! I love adding almonds to my chicken salad. It gives it the best texture. I also really like the idea of adding apples. Yum!!
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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:22 am

      Thanks Annie! The apples are my favorite part of this chicken salad!

      Reply
  4. Jessica | A Happy Food Dance says

    May 28, 2015 at 4:53 pm

    I am the worst (the very worst!) about trying to schedule posts ahead of time. If I don’t sit down, edit photos and write the post (and recipe!) immediately it won’t happen, especially if I’m busy or traveling. YAY! On the wedding dress – I think I’ve found my wedding dress, it’s from Grace Loves Lace, but it would have to all be ordered online and I’m a little scared to do that! Ahhhh! We should email and chat about our wedding plans (or my lack of plans!). So excited for you!
    Jessica | A Happy Food Dance recently posted…toasted almond and chia seed chicken fingersMy Profile

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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:25 am

      Yep that’s how I am too! I’m still behind on posting even though I have a bunch of photos hanging out on my camera waiting to be edited. I’d be really nervous to buy a dress online too! Did you go shopping to try some on? Maybe you could find something similar at a boutique! Or, if the online store has a good return policy it’s worth a shot! And yes! Email me anytime – I have most of the big stuff out of the way, but I still have a ways to go with planning! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  5. Mariah @ Mariah's Pleasing Plates says

    May 28, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    I am sooo glad you found your wedding dress! Planning weddings is the BEST!
    I know what it is like to get busy and my recipe time gets a little neglected. But you know what, the blog will always be here. The wedding is once in a lifetime.
    This looks like the perfect light lunch! Greek yogurt is such a great option since I don’t like mayo!

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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:28 am

      Thanks Mariah! I just can’t get caught up now haha – I keep saying to myself “oh I have stuff ready to go” and then I never sit down to do it. It’s a rainy day here today, so I plan on catching myself up finally! Greek yogurt is the perfect sub – I thought of you when I suggested that because I know you hate mayo!

      Reply
  6. Caitlin @ teaspoon says

    May 29, 2015 at 4:50 am

    I’m adding this to my lunch rotation next week. It looks so good! I’m impressed you did even 3 posts over 2 weeks! Every time I go on vacation I usually can’t even manage one post. I get too caught up in the fun. So exciting to find your dress! Now for the accessories… the fun and less stressful part πŸ™‚
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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:30 am

      Definitely let me know how you like it! I’m still behind on my posts haha, but I’ll get caught up eventually! I’ve already started the hunt for shoes! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  7. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    May 29, 2015 at 7:07 am

    This chicken salad looks fantastic, Keri! I love the apples and almonds in here. Sounds so fresh and light for the summer!
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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:30 am

      Thanks Gayle!

      Reply
  8. Shelby @ Go Eat and Repeat says

    May 29, 2015 at 11:49 am

    Chicken salad is definitely one of my favorite lunches ever! I especially love the almonds you put in here, they add such an amazing crunch!
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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:30 am

      Thanks Shelby!

      Reply
  9. Rachelle @ Beer Girl Cooks says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:34 pm

    Congratulations on getting your wedding dress! I remember how much fun that was and what a relief to finally find the right one! This chicken salad sounds perfect. I love the apples!
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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:31 am

      Thanks Rachelle!!

      Reply
  10. Kathy @ Olives & Garlic says

    May 29, 2015 at 3:59 pm

    Keri this is a wonderful chicken salad. I love that you added fruit. I always make mine with grapes, but will try with apples next time.
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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:31 am

      Thanks Kathy! I love it with grapes too, but apples are fun too πŸ™‚

      Reply
  11. Cheyanne @ No Spoon Necessary says

    June 1, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    I love chicken salad wrapped in lettuce this time of year. Super light and refreshing, while still absolutely delish! Your addition of apples and almonds makes it all the better- who doesn’t like a little (or a lot) or crunch!? Congrats of finding “THE” dress! That is sooo exciting! I bet you are going to make a gorgeous bride! So very excited for you!! β™‘ cheers, sweets! And thanks for sharing!
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    • identiconKeri says

      June 2, 2015 at 6:33 am

      Thanks so much for the sweet comments Cheyanne! πŸ™‚

      Reply
  12. Harriet Emily says

    June 2, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    This chicken salad looks amazing! The creamy flavours sound sooooo delicious. I love that you served it on lettuce leaves too – what a perfect, healthy idea!

    Reply
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    April 6, 2022 at 3:32 am

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