Chicken, Apple, and Smoked Gouda Salad
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Salads- Salad Dressings- Slaw
Ingredients
- 2 large Gala apples, thinly sliced (about 1 lb.)
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 1 (6 oz.) pkg. baby spinach and spring greens mix
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 small red onion, halved and sliced
- 1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 1 cup salted roasted pecans
- Honey-Mustard Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper
Directions
- Toss apple slices with lemon juice. Layer salad greens, apples, chicken, and next 5 ingredients in a large glass bowl. Serve immediately, or cover and chill up to 8 hours. Toss salad with 1/4 cup Honey-Mustard Dressing just before serving. Serve with remaining dressing.
-
Honey-Mustard Dressing:
- Whisk together all ingredients.