Maple Dijon Chicken Chopped Salad is a healthy lunch with chicken, crisp vegetables, apple, cheddar, pecans, and creamy maple Dijon dressing. Ready in 20 minutes.
Add the chopped romaine lettuce to a large mixing bowl.
Add the chicken, apple, cucumber, celery, cheddar cheese, red onion, dried cranberries, pecans, and parsley.
In a small mixing bowl, add the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, light mayonnaise, water, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Using a wire whisk, mix the dressing until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the salad.
Toss until the salad is evenly coated.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Serving Size: 2½ Cups
Tips and Tricks
Keep the apple from browning - If you're preparing the ingredients ahead of time, toss the chopped apple with a small amount of lemon juice.Keep the pecans separate for meal prep - Store the pecans in a separate container and add them shortly before serving. This keeps them from absorbing moisture from the salad.Chill the dressing ahead of time - The maple Dijon dressing can be prepared in advance and refrigerated in a covered container until you're ready to assemble the salad.Use cold chicken - Refrigerated cooked chicken works well in this salad and helps keep the lettuce crisp.
Storing
Store the salad - Refrigerate leftover salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Once dressed, the lettuce will soften as it sits.Store the dressing separately - For meal prep, keep the dressing in a sealed container in the refrigerator and add it shortly before serving.Keep crunchy ingredients separate - Store the pecans separately when preparing the salad ahead of time. Add them before serving for better texture.