Ginger-Infused Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Recipe Collection: Salads

Ginger-Infused Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts offers a refreshing taste with a perfect blend of tender chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts. This non-vegetarian American dish is ideal for a light lunch or dinner, offering a unique flavor profile with a hint of ginger. It's versatile enough to serve on its own or as a filling for wraps.

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Overview

This chicken salad is a delightful blend of tender chicken, crisp apples, and crunchy walnuts, all brought together with a creamy ginger-infused dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing dinner, this dish offers a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Nuts

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 3

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Inch piece fresh ginger root, divided
• 1 Star anise pod
• 2 Skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 0.5 Cups mayonnaise
• 0.125 Teaspoons (tsp) salt
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 Pinch paprika, to taste
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) honey
• 0.5 Cups celery, diced
• 0.5 Cups apples, diced
• 0.25 Cups red onion, diced
• 0.25 Cups raisins, minced
• 0.25 Cups walnuts, chopped
• 2 Teaspoons fresh ginger root, minced

Steps

1. Place the 1-inch piece of ginger and star anise in a pot of water over medium heat and bring to a boil. Add the chicken to the water. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle, about 10 to 12 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate to cool. Once cool to the touch, dice into bite-sized pieces.
2. Make a dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, salt, pepper, paprika, and honey; set aside.
3. In a bowl, combine the diced chicken, celery, apple, onion, raisins, walnuts, and 2 teaspoons of minced ginger. Drizzle the dressing over the chicken mixture and stir until all pieces are evenly coated.
4. Cover and refrigerate the salad overnight to allow the flavors to meld.

Enjoy your refreshing Ginger-Infused Chicken Salad with Apples and Walnuts!