Description
This Chicken Apple Coleslaw is a refreshing and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crunchy coleslaw mix, sweet apples, and a tangy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or as a side at your next barbecue!
Ingredients
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Chicken Apple Coleslaw Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 3 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1 large apple, cored and julienned
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix chicken, coleslaw, apple, celery, red onion, cranberries, and almonds.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour dressing over the mixture, toss to coat evenly. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled as a side dish or light main course.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Swap almonds with sunflower seeds or walnuts for a nut-free option.
- Green or red apples both work well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
