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Ginger Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Ginger honey mustard chicken salad with apple & walnuts

My love of chicken salad continues with this ginger honey mustard chicken salad. It’s perfect for the tail-end of summer and early fall days ahead.

As many of you may know, I adore chicken salad and have yet to make one that I didn’t like. This one is no different. I love all the crunch from the apple, walnuts and celery, and can’t get enough of the ginger honey mustard dressing. The bit of ginger really adds a special zest and complements the apple so nicely.

Ginger honey mustard chicken salad with apple & walnuts

This chicken salad is actually mayo-free too. As I’ve said before, I have nothing against a legit mayonnaise, but also enjoy mixing things up. Plus, I know a lot of people are not fans of mayo. In this salad, I use pasture-raised full-fat Greek yogurt for the base of the dressing. It’s creamy good!

If dairy-based yogurt doesn’t agree with you, I imagine this recipe would be just as good with avocado oil mayonnaise instead. A good-quality dairy-free yogurt is another option. Keep in mind, I have not tried either in this chicken salad, so can’t speak on it directly. If you try these options, let me know how it goes!

Ginger honey mustard salad with apple & walnuts

Interested in other chicken salad recipes? Check out my za’atar chicken salad and coconut curry chicken salad. This healthy basil coconut chicken salad that I developed for Rubies & Radishes is also a goodie!

Lastly, catch me making this recipe Friday, September 20 on Portland’s KATU Afternoon Live between 2-3pm PST. Watch the segment HERE.

Cheers and enjoy!

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Ginger Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
 

This healthy chicken salad is perfect for late summer and early fall. It features apple, walnuts, celery, fresh parsley and a ginger honey mustard dressing made with Greek yogurt.

Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: Gluten-free, Grain-free
Keyword: chicken salad, honey mustard
Servings: 3
Ingredients
For the salad:
  • 1 lb cooked boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed or shredded
  • 1-2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 small-medium apple (whatever variety you like), chopped
  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts, preferably sprouted, dry toasted (see instructions)
  • 1/4 cup Italian parsley, roughly chopped
For the dressing:
  • 1/3 cup plain whole milk Greek yogurt, preferably pasture-raised
  • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp raw honey
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 – 3/4 tsp fresh grated ginger
  • Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
  1. Dry toast the walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes or until walnuts are lightly toasted. Set aside to cool a bit. Then, roughly chop, once cool enough to handle.

  2. In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, celery, apple, parsley and toasted walnuts.

  3. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, grated ginger, sea salt and black pepper. Taste and and adjust flavor, as desired. Then, pour over chicken mixture and stir well to coat.

  4. Serve however you like — over greens, in a grain-free tortilla or lettuce wrap, etc.

Recipe Notes

Pecans would also work well in the recipe. 

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Hi, my name is Alisa! I am a paleo recipe creator, personal trainer, and all around health and wellness enthusiast living in Portland, Oregon. I am passionate about living, moving and eating well, and love inspiring others to do so too. Read More…

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