Meal Prep Apple, Walnut & Dill Chicken Salad

This herby, fresh chicken salad has been a meal prep staple, as of late!

If you’ve been around for a while, you know I LOVE a good chicken salad- and this one is no different! I love the crunch and sweetness of apple paired with the creaminess of the dressing, the brightness of the dill and the crunch of the savory walnuts- it’s become a go-to meal prep salad, this season!

Recipe notes:

• Make some pan-seared chicken or use pre-cooked grilled or rotisserie chicken.
• Use plain greek yogurt in place of all (or half) mayonnaise for a lighter option
• Swap out walnuts for pecans, and dill for tarragon (I recommend just 1 tbsp tarragon) for a change!

Apple Walnut Dill Chicken Salad:

Ingredients:

Dressing:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp grainy dijon mustard (like maille or trader joe’s)
• 1 tsp honey
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill (don’t skimp!)

Salad:

• 1 stalk celery, diced small
• heaping 1/2 cup chopped apple
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 3 cups (about 3 breasts), diced or shredded cooked chicken breast

Directions:

1. Whisk together dressing ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Add remaining ingredients, mix well and serve. Stores in fridge for up to 4 days.

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