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Creamy Chicken, Apple & Almond Salad in Lettuce Cups, plated

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Creamy Chicken, Apple & Almond Salad in Lettuce Cups

  • 30 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 709 kcal / serving
  • ★ 4.2 on Mealime

Creamy chicken salad with apples and almonds tucked into crisp lettuce cups makes a light yet satisfying weeknight meal. The creamy dressing ties the textures together for a easy, no-fuss lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

  • ⅛ cupalmonds, sliced
  • 1 headbutter (Boston) lettuce
  • 1 stickcelery
  • 1 lbchicken breasts, boneless skinless
  • 1Granny Smith apple
  • ½ small bunchgreen onions (scallions)
  • ½lemon
  • Granny Smith apples
  • lemons

From the pantry: black pepper, Dijon mustard, extra virgin olive oil, mayonnaise, salt

Cookware

chef's knife · citrus juicer (optional) · colander · cutting board · measuring cups · measuring spoons · mixing bowls · stainless steel or cast iron skillet · tongs · whisk or fork

Directions

  1. Warm a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Slice the chicken horizontally to form thin fillets and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add olive oil to the skillet and swirl to coat the bottom, then cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate to cool.
  4. Meanwhile, rinse and dry all produce.
  5. In a large bowl, squeeze the lemon over the dressing base, then whisk in mayonnaise, Dijon, salt, and pepper.
  6. Core and cut the apples into medium dice and add to the bowl.
  7. Trim the celery ends, then dice and add to the bowl.
  8. Trim and slice the green onions into 1/4-inch pieces and add to the bowl.
  9. Measure the almonds and add to the bowl.
  10. Separate the lettuce leaves into two-leaf stacks (or chop the lettuce).
  11. Once the chicken has cooled, shred or dice it and add to the bowl; toss everything to combine.
  12. Spoon the chicken salad into the lettuce cups and divide between two plates.

Two tips

  • Prep ahead: mix the dressing and chop the apples, celery, and green onions up to a day in advance and refrigerate.
  • Serving idea: serve the salad on a bed of chopped lettuce for a quick hand-held wrap alternative.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
709 kcal
Protein
55 g
Carbs
20 g
Fat
46 g
Fiber
5 g
Sodium
209 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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