Description
This Pomegranate Apple Chicken Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish featuring tender shredded chicken, crisp tart apple, and juicy pomegranate seeds all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, champagne vinegar, honey, and fresh chives. Perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch or light dinner, it can be served on butter lettuce leaves, bread slices, or crackers.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon champagne vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
Salad
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 medium tart apple, chopped
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- Butter lettuce leaves or bread slices, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, vigorously whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, champagne vinegar, salt, honey, and chopped chives until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine Chicken and Apple: Add the shredded cooked chicken and chopped tart apple to the bowl with the dressing. Gently mix until all pieces are well coated with the creamy dressing, ensuring even flavor distribution.
- Fold in Pomegranate: Carefully fold in the pomegranate seeds, mixing just enough to disperse them evenly without crushing the seeds.
- Serve: Spoon the chicken salad onto butter lettuce leaves, layer it on bread slices, or pile onto crackers. Enjoy immediately for the freshest taste and texture.
Notes
- Use a tart apple like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweetness and acidity.
- Shredded rotisserie chicken works well to save time.
- Be gentle when folding in pomegranate seeds to keep them intact and juicy.
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with extra Greek yogurt.
- This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.
