Chicken Salad Balsamic Recipe
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Chicken Salad Balsamic

By: CHRISTYJ 
"The contrasting flavors of sweet apple, crunchy walnuts, savory chicken and tangy balsamic vinaigrette meld beautifully in this simple to prepare chicken salad."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (62)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Cranberry Sea Breeze
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 to 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 3 cups diced cold, cooked chicken
  • 1 cup diced apple
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 2 green onions, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, toss together the chicken, apple, celery, onion and walnuts.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar and oil and pour over the salad. Season with salt and pepper to taste and mix well. Let rest 10 to 15 minutes, mix again and chill.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 335 | Total Fat: 26.5g | Cholesterol: 55mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2005 by JENINDALLAS   view full review
A winner in my house! Of course, I altered a bit (I adapted it for 2 people)... 1. I used 1...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 19, 2004 by AMDSUN   view full review
This is really delicious! I left out the celery and used 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 18, 2004 by sabrina   view full review
I liked this one, but a bit oily. If I make it again, I would add equal parts of the vinegar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2009 by Shelley   view full review
Great Salad... I have been making this for a long time. Mine is slightly different. I omit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 4, 2004 by MAJHEALTH   view full review
Thanks for the recipe. Everyone that tried the chicken salad loved it. The only thing I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2005 by LUVKRISTENE   view full review
I loved this recipe. I added 1 tablespoon of honey and it tasted great.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 1, 2004 by Eurasian Beauty   view full review
A great alternative to chicken salad made with mayonnaise. We had cooked chicken in the frige...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 6, 2005 by Jammer   view full review
This truly is the best Chicken Salad I have ever tasted and so easy to make.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2004 by HPINK1961   view full review
This recipe is AWESOME! I used red onions instead of green and left out the celery and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2004 by FBA   view full review
This was a tough recipe to rate as my husband, who likes sour tastes, really liked it & I...

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