Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad made with diced chicken breast, crisp apple, chopped walnuts, celery, and red onion, served in a beige bowl on a neutral linen napkin.

Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad

October 25, 20252 min read

Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad


This Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad brings together the perfect balance of savory and sweet. Tender chicken breast, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon create a refreshing, protein-packed fall meal. It’s light yet satisfying — perfect for quick lunches, meal prep, or an easy weekday dinner.

The combination of sweet apples and crunchy walnuts not only adds flavor but also brings natural fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants that help support balanced energy and hormone health. Pairing them with lean protein makes this salad perfectly satisfying without feeling heavy — a great way to enjoy fall flavors while staying aligned with your healthy lifestyle goals.

Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad made with diced chicken, crisp apple, celery, red onion, and walnuts, served in a beige bowl with fresh lettuce in the background.

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 1

3 oz cooked chicken breast, diced

½ medium apple, diced

2 tbsp chopped walnuts

¼ cup celery, diced

2 tbsp red onion, finely diced

2 tbsp plain unsweetened coconut yogurt

1 tsp Dijon mustard

¼ tsp ground cinnamon

Pinch pink Himalayan salt

Pinch black pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a medium bowl, combine chicken, apple, walnuts, celery, and red onion.

  2. In a small bowl, whisk together coconut yogurt, Dijon mustard, cinnamon, salt, and pepper.

  3. Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and toss until evenly coated.

  4. Serve chilled on a bed of mixed greens or spoon into crisp lettuce wraps.

Pouring creamy coconut yogurt dressing over diced chicken, apples, celery, red onion, and walnuts in a mixing bowl for Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad.

“Fall reminds us to slow down, savor simple moments, and nourish our bodies with foods that feel good from the inside out.”

Prep Time: 10 min Total Time: 25 min

Calories: 333 | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Carbs: 12g

🍂 Quick Tip

For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of fresh parsley or a few pomegranate seeds before serving — it gives this cozy fall salad a bright, festive twist.

This Apple-Walnut Chicken Salad is light yet filling — a refreshing way to enjoy fall’s best flavors while staying true to your reset lifestyle.

From my kitchen to yours,

Jen Sells
Inspiring you to live your best life!

Jen Sells is a wellness entrepreneur and coach specializing in gut health, midlife women’s health, body transformation, and mental wellness. She helps women break free from the diet cycle through her signature Elite Nutrition Metabolic Reset, guiding them to restore balance, boost energy, and feel like themselves again—inside and out.

Jen Sells

Jen Sells is a wellness entrepreneur and coach specializing in gut health, midlife women’s health, body transformation, and mental wellness. She helps women break free from the diet cycle through her signature Elite Nutrition Metabolic Reset, guiding them to restore balance, boost energy, and feel like themselves again—inside and out.

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