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My best friend’s mom makes the best chicken salad, hands down. Some of my favorite memories growing up include attending their family parties and having Tammy’s chicken salad. As soon as I received a box of gorgeous Lady Alice Apples from Rainier Fruits, I knew I was going to create a variation on her chicken salad. Don’t forget to enter here for some great prizes for the #BrunchWeek giveaway.
This is a bit different than the chicken salad of my childhood, but I love the addition of apples. The apples give it a nice, sweet crunch, and I left the skin on so their gorgeous color would show through the salad. It’s nice to see bits and pieces of apples throughout, and gives it a twist on the classic.
I love having a variety of food at brunch, both sweet and savory, and chicken salad is a classic party dish. Whether it’s Mother’s Day brunch, tea parties, or a day with the girls, this chicken salad is sure to please. You can serve it with regular (or mini) croissants, wraps, rolls, or even lettuce cups.
Apple, Grape, and Walnut Chicken Salad
By Love and Confections
Published 05/11/2017
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup diced celery hearts
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup green grapes, halved or quartered
- 1 1/2 cups diced Lady Alice Apples
- 14 ounces cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup greek yogurt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Serve with rolls, croissants, wraps, or lettuce cups.
Yield: 12 servings
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 10 mins.
Total time: 10 mins.
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Caroline Barbee says
Chicken salad is my favorite brunch item! It is not a brunch without chicken salad!!
Heather King says
I'm always up for chicken salad! Love the addition of apples and grapes in your version.
Books n' Cooks says
Sounds wonderful! I love the sweet bites of fruit in my chicken salads, and the apples will give it a wonderful crunch!
Wendy Klik says
I like apples in my chicken salad too, Terri.