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A cracker loaded with chicken salad with apples.
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Autumn Chicken Salad

Fall in love with chicken salad all over again with this autumn rendition. A seasonal twist to a timeless fave, it's an ideal blend of savory chicken, crisp apples, crunchy pecans, and so much more.
Prep Time14 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 6 strips cooked bacon diced
  • ½ cup Boursin crumbles or feta crumbles
  • 1/3 cup Honeycrisp apples diced
  • ¼ cup tart dried cherries chopped
  • ¼ cup golden raisins
  • ¼ cup pecans chopped
  • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds pepitas

Honey Dijon Poppyseed Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise or ¼ cup Greek yogurt + ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • ¼ cup white balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons onion grated plus juices
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
  • ½ tsp each salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, add all the dressing ingredients. Mix well. Taste and adjust if needed.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add all of the chicken salad ingredients. Pour over most of the dressing and give everything a good toss until it's well coated, adding the rest of the dressing as needed.
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.