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Summer fruit and leftover chicken plus a quick and easy dressing make an amazing main course salad for summer. I’m totally in love with this Apple & Chicken Salad with Honey Poppyseed Dressing.
I avoid turning on my oven in the summertime here in Phoenix…just last week it was 116F. {I know…that’s crazy hot, right?!?!?!} Having the oven on for even just a few minutes can heat the house up, so we do a lot of grilling and salad. Lots and lots of salads. Plus, when it’s 116F+ outside, the last you want to do is eat a big heavy meal.
Usually, my salads aren’t super fancy and use up leftovers from the days before and that’s what happened with this salad. Leftover rotisserie chicken from our grill, almonds, fresh Jazz apples (thanks to Jazz apples for the box of beautiful fruit), and a dairy free honey poppyseed dressing that I quickly threw together. It’s creamy, sweet, and goes perfectly with the chicken and apples.
During the summer in the U.S., pears and apples abound in New Zealand. When you see New Zealand pears and apples in the stores they’re super-fresh and ready to eat. That’s why we’ve teamed up to come up with a bunch of delicious summer recipes featuring New Zealand pears and apples. Today, we’re focusing on recipes using Jazz Apples. Check them all out below. And follow along all summer on social media using #loveNZfruit
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Apple Chicken Salad with Honey Poppy Seed Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup almonds (raw or roasted)
- 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup mayonnaise (I used Veganese)
- 4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 2 tsp poppy seeds
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place lettuce in a large bowl and top with chicken, apples, and almonds.
- In a mason jar, combine mayo, vinegar, honey, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Screw on lid and shake well to combine. Taste and adjust honey, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over salad, toss, and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 462 Total Fat: 37g Saturated Fat: 6g Trans Fat: 0g Unsaturated Fat: 30g Cholesterol: 49mg Sodium: 379mg Carbohydrates: 19g Fiber: 4g Sugar: 14g Protein: 15g
Even more tasty Jazz apple recipes from some of my favorite bloggers
- Potato Salad with Apples from Cook the Story
- Healthy Chicken Waldorf Salad from It’s Yummi!
- Zephyr Squash, Onion and Apple Saute from Pastry Chef Online
- Apple Basil Mojitos from Cooking with Books
- Campfire Apple and Pork Packets from Big Bear’s Wife
- Apple & Chicken Salad with Honey Poppyseed Dressing from Around My Family Table
- Summer Bounty Salad from Real Housemoms
- Grilled Romaine Salad with Quinoa, Apples, Corn, & Dijon Vinaigrette from Climbing Grier Mountain
- Pea Shoot, Pickled Cherry and Apple Salad from Nutmeg Nanny
- Cinnamon and Ginger Jazz Apple Chips from doughmesstic
Disclaimer: I was provided fruit and compensation for my recipe and participation in this series of recipes.
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Natalie says
September 9, 2014 at 5:43 pmThis salad looks like the one from Panera!
Shirley Y says
August 18, 2014 at 4:11 pmI have some apples in my refrig.; I am definitely going to try this Apple & Chicken Salad with Honey Poppyseed Dressing recipe-YUM!
Mary says
August 7, 2014 at 6:57 amI love apples and nuts in my salads. Add the honey and it’s out of this world.
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
August 1, 2014 at 6:08 amI am all about apples in my salad. Jazz apples are one of my favorite varieties!
Lindsey @ American Heritage Cooking says
July 31, 2014 at 6:16 amIf it were 100+ degrees here, I wouldn’t turn on my oven either! This salad looks fabulous and fresh! Can’t wait to try that poppyseed dressing!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
July 30, 2014 at 1:16 pmThis salad looks like the fabulous way to enjoy a meal on a HOT Summer day. I may not like the cold of MN but that level of hotness sure leaves a lot to be desired too!
Jenni says
July 30, 2014 at 10:45 am116?! Yikes! I can’t even imagine! No wonder you guys eat a ton of salad–I would too. =) This sounds great, and I really love the dressing you whipped up!
Tonia says
July 30, 2014 at 8:18 amThat is what I want for lunch!
Becca from It's Yummi! says
July 30, 2014 at 6:10 amOh my YUM, Wendy… that poppy seed dressing needs to get into my life, quickly!
Christine at Cook the Story says
July 30, 2014 at 6:09 amThis salad looks like summer in a bowl!