Description
Crisp cabbage meets tender chicken in this delightful Apple Coleslaw, blending sweet and savory notes with a zesty crunch. Refreshing apple slices and juicy chicken elevate this classic salad, promising a satisfying meal you’ll savor to the last bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 large cans chicken breast, drained
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 1 bag coleslaw mix
- 2 large apples, peeled and diced
Dressing:
- 1 bottle SkinnyGirl Poppyseed Dressing
Instructions
- Prepare the coleslaw base by placing shredded cabbage mixture in a spacious culinary vessel.
- Dice cooked chicken breast into uniform, bite-sized cubes for consistent texture and distribution.
- Cut crisp apples into small, precise pieces to provide refreshing bursts of sweetness throughout the salad.
- Gently transfer diced chicken and apple fragments into the coleslaw foundation.
- Drizzle poppyseed dressing across the mixture, ensuring each ingredient receives an even, light coating.
- Use a robust utensil to thoroughly integrate all components, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.
- For optimal taste development, refrigerate the salad for 15-20 minutes before serving, allowing ingredients to mingle and enhance their collective profile.
- When ready to enjoy, give the coleslaw a final quick toss to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the ingredients.
- Serve chilled as a vibrant, refreshing side dish or light meal, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Notes
- Chop apples just before mixing to prevent browning and maintain crisp texture.
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick, time-saving protein option that adds extra flavor.
- Customize the salad by adding toasted nuts like almonds or walnuts for crunch and nutritional boost.
- For a lighter version, swap poppyseed dressing with Greek yogurt and a touch of honey for reduced calories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg