Description
Apple Chicken Broccoli Salad combines sweet and savory flavors for a refreshing dish that’s perfect for any occasion. With crisp apples, tender chicken, and vibrant broccoli, this salad is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious powerhouse. Tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing with a hint of honey and Dijon mustard, it’s sure to impress at potlucks or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 2 crisp apples (like Honeycrisp or Fuji), diced
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper and bake on a parchment-lined sheet for 25-30 minutes until cooked through. Let cool.
- Blanch broccoli florets in boiling water for 2 minutes until bright green. Drain and cool in cold water.
- Chop cooled chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, blanched broccoli, diced apples, and sliced red onion.
- Whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl until smooth. Pour over salad ingredients and toss gently to coat.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg