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chicken salad with apples
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Chicken Salad with Apples and Fennel

This chicken is partnered with crisp crisp apples, celery, and fennel, and tossed in a light mayo dressing with fresh dill. Bright and fresh, this salad is packed with flavor!
Course Main Course, Salad, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free
Keyword apples, chicken salad, fall salad, fennel
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 551kcal
Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1/2 teaspoon dried
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 4 cups cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 apple such as Mackintosh, Honeycrisp, or Jonagold, cored and cubed
  • 1 cup chopped fennel plus fennel fronds for garnish
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, dill, and Dijon mustard.
  • Fold in the chicken, celery, apple, and fennel. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • Garnish with fennel fronds and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 551kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 387mg | Potassium: 574mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 237IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 2mg