Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad

Name: Creamy Honey Mustard Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced; 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt; 2 tablespoons honey mustard; 1 honeycrisp apple, diced; 2 stalks celery, finely chopped; 1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste

This fresh chicken salad uses Greek yogurt and crisp apples for a perfect, healthy lunch.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· August 17, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

0 minutes

Total

15 minutes

Serves

There is nothing better than a quick lunch that tastes this good. This honey mustard chicken salad is one of my favorite go to recipes because it is packed with protein and has the most delicious crunch from fresh apples and celery.

My secret to keeping this light is using Greek yogurt instead of a heavy mayo base. It keeps the salad creamy and tangy while letting those honey mustard flavors really shine through. Give it a try when you need something fast and filling.

🧺 Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 honeycrisp apple, diced
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped nuts, such as walnuts or pecans
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey mustard, and lemon juice until smooth.
2
Add the cooked chicken, diced apple, chopped celery, and nuts into the bowl.
3
Toss everything together until the chicken is evenly coated in the dressing.
4
Season with a little salt and pepper to your preference.
5
Serve immediately or keep it in the fridge until you are ready to eat.

💡 Tips

Serve this salad in a lettuce wrap for a light meal or pile it onto toasted sourdough bread. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, though I recommend adding the nuts just before serving to keep them crunchy.

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