Craisin Apple Chicken Salad
The summer heat winding down (finally!), and the apples are in full swing over at the farm. So naturally, I’m making my usual fall stop at the farm, picking up some of my favorite apples and tossing them into this craisin apple chicken salad. Whether you make it into a lettuce wrap or tortilla wrap, you can’t go wrong with this easy meal.
With all the back to school madness, the last thing I want to do is cook a big meal. Now of course I still do, but on those days when I just can’t even find the time, I have a few recipes that require little to no heat. This craisin apple chicken salad is one of my go-to’s for a quick dinner that’s not heavy on the stomach either. Oh, and I’ve opted out of the mayo that you’d usually use in a recipe like this. Instead, I used greek yogurt, smart right?
Another smart move is pre-cooking your chicken. If you know it’ll be a busy day, I suggest turning on your stove top and pan grilling in the morning…or better yet the day before. You have to let your chicken cool before adding all the ingredients anyway, so this step is perfect for a pre-prep.
This is one of those recipes that’s even better on the second day. By day 2 the flavors have had a chance to get to know each other and really start to get along quite nicely.
Wash & pat your chicken dry, then add salt & pepper (about 1/4 tsp of each)
Over medium heat, cook chicken until done. Juices should run clear. Once cooked, let the chicken rest, then chop it into chunks
Chop your apples & onions. (I don't like big chunks of onion, so I used a cheese shredder box on the smallest holes to really grind the onion down)
Toss your apples, onion, craisins & chicken into a bowl.
Add yogurt & salt + pepper (to taste), and mix.
Ingredients
Directions
Wash & pat your chicken dry, then add salt & pepper (about 1/4 tsp of each)
Over medium heat, cook chicken until done. Juices should run clear. Once cooked, let the chicken rest, then chop it into chunks
Chop your apples & onions. (I don't like big chunks of onion, so I used a cheese shredder box on the smallest holes to really grind the onion down)
Toss your apples, onion, craisins & chicken into a bowl.
Add yogurt & salt + pepper (to taste), and mix.
Again, you can assemble these using either lettuce or tortillas. But honestly, if you don’t want the trouble of either, I’ve eaten this right from a bowl.
Enjoy!
Much love, tons of giggles & continued grace,
30 Comments
I love craisins!! I haven’t made chicken salad in forever! Thanks for the idea!!
It’s a nice break from cooking. I love them too, and the craisins give a zing.
I love that you use Greek yogurt instead of mayo in this recipe. It’s a nice change of pace!
Smart swap, eh?!
I love chicken salad this way too! Adding craisin is a great idea, perfect for turkey leftover too!
Yes, switching chicken for turkey leftovers is brilliant.
I always think of chicken salad as a summer dish but with the addition of the apples here, it is a perfect fall lunch!
The apples brighten the dish, and make it refreshing.
This is almost exactly the way I make it! Going to try mine with onion!
Try it! The onions (which I typically don’t like) adds another level of flavor.
I love chicken salads! We don’t eat a lot of Craisins around here but I might have to pick some up at the store so we can try this 🙂 Seems tasty!!
Now that cranberries are in the grocery isles, you can probably make your own version of them too.
I love craisins in chicken salad. I’ve never made it with Greek yogurt. I need to try this.
Greek yogurt is such a smart swap in this recipe, you’ll never notice the difference.
I love everything in this recipe! And so simple to make and use all week for meals.
Agreed, this is one that gets better on day 2!
I’ve never tried chicken salad with Greek Yogurt either. Looking forward to trying this for an upcoming lunch!
I hope you dig it!
I LOVE me some good chicken salad! Especially with crisp, fresh fruit! Your recipe looks simply divine and I will absolutely have to give it a whirl!
Aw thanks Reese! Enjoy
that looks super good, thanks for sharing this recipe!!
You’re most certainly welcome!
This looks awesome! I am always looking for healthy salads and side dishes. I will have to give this one a try!
This is so light and using the chicken salad to create a lettuce wrap is doubly delicious.
Sounds super easy and delicious! Great recipe!
It really is, Hillary 🙂
This looks good and I have all the ingredients! I might try this for lunch today. 🙂
Give it a go, and enjoy!
I have a similar chicken salad recipe, but I use mayo and I put in pecan chips! i will need to try the yogurt version! It looks amazing!!!
Kelly, that sounds wonderful, I may be adding your pecans to my chicken salad next time. thanks for sharing.