Apple Cheddar Chicken Chopped Salad
Apple Cheddar Chicken Chopped Salad is a high protein, 20-minute healthy lunch with apples, chicken, sharp cheddar, pecans, and creamy apple cider dressing.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast chopped
- 2 large apples chopped
- 1 cup celery chopped
- ¾ cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese diced
- ½ cup cucumbers chopped
- ⅓ cup red onion finely chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
For the Creamy Apple Cider Dressing:
- ½ cup plain nonfat greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoon light Mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add the romaine lettuce, chicken, apples, celery, cheddar cheese, cucumber, red onion, dried cranberries, pecans, and parsley.
- In a small mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Using a wire whisk, mix the dressing until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss the salad until all of the ingredients are coated with dressing.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
Serving Size: 2½ Cups
Tips and Tricks
Choose firm apples - Firm apples hold their shape and add more crunch. Softer apples may release extra liquid into the salad. Prevent the apples from browning - Toss the chopped apples with a small amount of lemon juice when preparing the salad ahead. Cool the chicken before adding it - Warm chicken can soften the lettuce and melt the cheese. Use chilled or room-temperature chicken. Keep the pecans separate for meal prep - Add the pecans before serving so they keep their crunch.Storing
Store the salad - Place the undressed salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Store the dressing - Refrigerate the dressing in a sealed container for up to 4 days. Stir it before serving. Store leftovers with dressing - Refrigerate dressed salad in an airtight container and use it within 1 day. The lettuce will soften as it sits. Meal prep - Divide the chicken, vegetables, fruit, cheese, cranberries, and pecans among containers. Store the dressing separately until serving.Nutrition
Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 43gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 789mgFiber: 6gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 6574IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 191mgIron: 3mg
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