Quick Chicken Apple Salad (No Mayo + No Dairy)

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Quick Chicken Apple Salad (No Mayo + No Dairy)

Bursting with crunchy veggies and an easy, flavorful dressing, this nourishing chicken apple salad is made without mayo or dairy, and makes the perfect make-ahead salad or meal on the go. Simple to make and oh-so satisfying, you’ll want to make this one again and again!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword chicken apple salad, chicken salad, dairy free chicken salad, mayo free chicken salad

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 329

Author Robyn Conley Downs

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Vinaigrette

1 Tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
½ teaspoon salt
3 Tablespoons white wine vinegar
4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small shallot, very thinly sliced

For the Chicken Salad

2 cups chopped apple (from about 2 medium apples)
2 cups chopped celery (from about 8-10 stalks)
2 cups chopped cooked chicken breasts or thighs (from Garlic Rosemary Roasted Chicken or store-bought rotisserie)
⅓ cup roasted salted cashews, chopped
4 cups arugula or spinach (optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the mustard, honey, salt, vinegar, and olive oil until it's well-combined.
Add the shallot, stir and allow it to sit for 5 minutes.
Add the apple, celery, cooked chicken, and cashews, stirring until well combined.
Serve over greens if you like.

Notes

Optional Honey: Omit the honey for a low sugar, low carb, and Whole30 friendly option.
Substitutions: For more ingredient subs and swaps, check them out in the blog post.

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