Apple and Walnut Chicken Salad

APPLE AND WALNUT CHICKEN SALAD WITH GREEN SALAD

Ingredients

1/4 cup fat-free, plain yogurt

2 Tbsp. light mayonnaise

1/4 tsp. salt-free, dried Italian spice blend or dried thyme, dried basil or both combined

2 cups skinless, shredded chicken breast of a rotisserie-cooked chicken or 20 oz. canned, salt-free white meat chicken, drained

3 Tbsp. chopped, unsalted, unoiled walnuts (or whatever nuts are on sale)

1/2 cup halved, seedless grapes or sugar-free, dried dried fruit like prunes or cranberries

1 red (sweeter) or green (more tart) apple, finely chopped

1 head lettuce (green leaf, red leaf or romaine), cut into bite-size pieces

1/2 chopped cucumber, chopped, peeled if desired

1 large tomato, chopped

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil or canola oil

1 Tbsp. red vinegar, white vinegar, or lemon juice

Combine yogurt, mayonnaise, and spice blend in a large bowl with a fork.

Add chicken, nuts, grapes, and chopped apple. Stir to combine.

In a bowl, combine chopped lettuce, cucumber, and tomato.

Add oil and vinegar, stirring to combine with salad.

Serve salad greens with chicken salad on top. Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days