Chicken, Apple, and Smoked Gouda Salad

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Southern Living

Serves 6 people

Categories: 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

  1. 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.
  2. Honey-Mustard Dressing:

  3. Whisk together all ingredients.

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