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Apple Walnut Chicken Salad Recipe

This Apple Walnut Chicken Salad Recipe combines vegan chicken, crisp apples, walnuts, and creamy dairy-free dressing into a flavorful plant-based salad.

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Vegan chicken strips — 2 cups
  • Apple diced — 1 large
  • Walnuts chopped — ½ cup
  • Celery chopped — ½ cup
  • Vegan mayonnaise — ⅓ cup
  • Lemon juice — 1 tablespoon
  • Salt — ½ teaspoon
  • Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon
  • Olive oil — 1 teaspoon

Method
 

  1. Heat skillet with olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Cook vegan chicken strips for 5 minutes, then cool slightly.
  3. Dice apple into small cubes.
  4. Add mayonnaise and lemon juice to mixing bowl.
  5. Stir salt and pepper into dressing mixture.
  6. Add apple, celery, and walnuts.
  7. Slice vegan chicken into small pieces.
  8. Add chicken to bowl.
  9. Mix ingredients until evenly coated.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  11. Serve immediately or chill before serving.

Notes

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories: 280
Total Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 21g

Vitamins and minerals (per serving)

Vitamin C: 12%
Vitamin E: 10%
Magnesium: 12%
Potassium: 10%
Iron: 14%

Additional notes / tips

  • Toast walnuts for deeper flavor.
  • Add dried cranberries for sweetness.
  • Use green apples for tartness.
  • Chill salad before serving.
  • Add fresh parsley for color.