Chicken Salad with Apples

Ingredients:

4 cups rotisserie chicken, diced

1 cup sliced almonds*

2/3 cup dried cranberries

2 cups finely diced apples (I use a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith.)**

2/3 cup thinly sliced green onions

2/3 cup mayo

6 tablespoons sour cream

2.5 tablespoons honey

2.5-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

2.5-3 Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions:

• Whisk dressing ingredients together (mayo to pepper) in a small bowl until smooth.  Set aside.
• Combine the salad ingredients (diced chicken to green onions) in a large bowl.  Coat salad with reserved dressing on top and toss well. Taste and adjust to personal preference. 
• Enjoy! Serve in sandwiches, on sliced apples, on lettuce boats, with crackers, etc.
  *Note 1: Buy toasted sliced almonds or toast your own.

  1. Place almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat.
  2. Stir frequently for 3–5 minutes until they’re lightly browned and fragrant.
  3. Remove from heat and transfer to a plate to cool. Cool completely before adding to the salad.

  
  

  **Note 2: To keep apples fresh for longer, soak diced apples in cold, salted water (1 cup water to 1/2 tsp. salt) for 5 minutes. Drain, rinse well, and dry before adding to the salad. (I promise they don’t taste salty!)

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