Description
This refreshing Pomegranate Apple Chicken Salad combines tender shredded chicken, tart apples, and juicy pomegranate seeds tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. It’s a quick and nutritious option perfect for a light lunch or summer main dish, served on butter lettuce, bread, or with crackers.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 medium tart apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
To Serve
- Butter lettuce leaves or bread slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, champagne vinegar, salt, honey, and chopped chives until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Chicken and Apple: Add the shredded cooked chicken and chopped tart apple to the bowl with the dressing. Gently mix until all pieces are well coated with the creamy mixture, ensuring even distribution of the flavors.
- Fold in Pomegranate: Carefully fold in the pomegranate seeds, mixing just enough to disperse them throughout the salad without crushing the seeds.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken salad onto butter lettuce leaves, layer on bread, or pile onto crackers, depending on your preference. Enjoy immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped celery or walnuts to the salad.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a convenient shortcut.
- If you don’t have champagne vinegar, substitute with white wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Best served fresh but can be chilled for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
