Description
Crisp apple slices topped with creamy chicken salad, cheddar cheese, and dried cranberries—these Fall Chicken Salad Apple Cheddar Bites are a perfect mix of sweet, savory, and crunchy in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 2 large red apples, sliced into thick rounds
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine chopped chicken, cheddar, cranberries, celery, red onion, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
- Slice apples into thick rounds and use a small cutter or melon baller to remove the core, creating small wells in each slice.
- Spoon the chicken salad onto each apple slice, pressing gently so it stays in place.
- Optional: Garnish with a sprinkle of extra cheese or cranberries.
- Serve immediately for best texture and freshness.
Notes
- Use lemon juice on apple slices if making ahead to prevent browning.
- For extra crunch, add chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans to the salad mix.
- Chill the salad 15 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 bites
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: fall appetizer, chicken salad bites, apple cheddar snack, gluten free appetizer, no cook party snack