Chicken Salad with Apples, Grapes, and Walnuts

Ingredients and Weight:

• 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 pound)
• 1 celery stalk, diced
• 1 red apple, diced
• 1 green apple, diced
• 1 cup red grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Preparation Time:

20 minutes

Cooking Time:

20 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add chicken breasts and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
2. Remove chicken from pot and shred or cut into bite-sized pieces.
3. In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, celery, apples, grapes, and walnuts.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, and Dijon mustard.
5. Add dressing to chicken mixture and stir to combine.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Information:

Serving Size: 1 cup

• Calories: 350
• Total Fat: 15g (23% DV)
• Saturated Fat: 3g (15% DV)
• Cholesterol: 60mg (20% DV)
• Sodium: 220mg (10% DV)
• Total Carbohydrates: 20g (7% DV)
• Dietary Fiber: 5g (20% DV)
• Sugars: 15g
• Protein: 25g

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and flavorful
• Crunchy from the apples, grapes, and walnuts
• Refreshing from the mayonnaise and sour cream
• Savory from the Dijon mustard

User Comments:

• "A delicious and easy-to-make salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner."
• "I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors."
• "This salad is so versatile. I've added different fruit and nuts to it, and it's always tasty."
• "The Dijon mustard gives this salad a nice kick."
• "The shredded chicken makes this salad a filling and satisfying meal."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Store salad in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• If you don't have Dijon mustard, you can substitute yellow mustard.
• To make a vegan version, replace the mayonnaise with vegan mayonnaise and use tofu instead of chicken.