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Apple Almond Chicken Salad with apples, almonds, celery and more. This chicken salad is inspired by the chicken salad from Malvern Buttery.
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5 from 1 vote

Apple Almond Chicken Salad

I didn't add any fresh dill, so feel free to add some dill.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time9 minutes
Total Time24 minutes
Course: Main or Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken salad, chicken salad sandwich
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 3 to 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless; about 1 to 1.5 lbs. total
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 heaping tablespoons whole grain Dijon mustard
  • juice from 1/2 a lemon
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano finely diced
  • 1 stalk celery finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup Granny Smith apple finely diced or chopped
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat, once boiling, carefully lower in your chicken breasts and boil over medium high heat for about 9 to 10 minutes, or until cooked through and when cut in half there's no more pink. Remove onto a paper towel lined plate and set aside. Once cooled, shred with your fingers or cut into cubes.
  • Using a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, mayo, whole grain Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh parsley, fresh oregano, celery, onion powder, garlic powder, apples, almonds and salt and pepper. Mix, taste and adjust anything as needed. Serve and enjoy!