Apple-Kissed High-Protein Chicken Salad

Name: Apple-Balsamic Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced; ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or half yogurt/half mayo for creamier texture); 2–3 Tbsp Gravenstein Apple Balsamic; 1–2 tsp Olive Oil (mild or Garlic works beautifully); 2 small apples, one sliced thin and cored and 1 diced (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady recommended); ⅓ cup dried cranberries; ¼ cup celery, finely chopped; ¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts; Sea salt and pepper, to taste; Microgreens or spring mix; Chopped fresh chives; 1 tsp Dijon mustard for extra zest; 1 Tbsp Honey

November 2, 2025

Apple-Balsamic Chicken Salad Recipe at The Little Shop of Olive Oils

If you’ve been craving a fresh, satisfying lunch that actually keeps you full, this is your new go-to! Our Apple-Balsamic Chicken Salad is a delicious balance of sweet, savory, tangy, and crisp — and it’s powered by one superstar ingredient: Gravenstein Apple Balsamic Vinegar.

This bright, fruity balsamic adds a crisp apple finish that lifts the entire dish. It’s not just chicken salad… it’s a flavor moment. One taste and you’ll wonder how you ever made chicken salad without it!

Pair it with sliced apples for a lighter bite, scoop into lettuce cups, serve on a croissant for a more indulgent lunch, or meal-prep it for the week. However you enjoy it, every bite is refreshing, protein-packed, and downright craveable.

Stop by The Little Shop of Olive Oils to sample the vinegar that transforms everyday meals into something memorable. Healthy, happy, and full of flavor — that’s how we like lunch!

Apple-Balsamic Chicken Salad

The Little Shop of Olive Oils

Servings

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Cuisine

American

Ingredients

3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
½ cup plain Greek yogurt (or half yogurt/half mayo for creamier texture)
2–3 Tbsp Gravenstein Apple Balsamic
1–2 tsp Olive Oil (mild or Garlic works beautifully)
2 small apples, one sliced thin and cored and 1 diced (Honeycrisp or Pink Lady recommended)
⅓ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup celery, finely chopped
¼ cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Microgreens or spring mix
Chopped fresh chives
1 tsp Dijon mustard for extra zest
1 Tbsp Honey

Directions

In a bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, Gravenstein Apple Balsamic, Olive Oil, Honey, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Add chicken, diced apples, cranberries, celery, and nuts. Fold gently until everything is coated.
Add more balsamic for sweetness or yogurt for creaminess as desired.
Spoon onto apple slices (cored), croissants, wraps, or over greens. Top with microgreens and chives if using.