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 Poppyseed Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded leftover chicken (cooked)
- 1/2 cup raw almonds
- 2 apples, cored and thinly sliced
- 6-8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
- 1 cup mayonnaise (I used Veganese)
- 4 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbls honey
- 2 tsps poppyseeds
- 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, poppyseeds, salt & pepper. Screw on lid and shake well to combine. Taste and adjust honey, salt, & pepper.
- Drizzle dressing over salad, toss, and enjoy.
- Serves about 4.
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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