Making Chicken Salad with Apples & Walnuts is a breeze. Follow these steps to create this delightful dish:

1. Prepare Chicken: Use leftover roasted chicken, rotisserie chicken, or poach some chicken breasts, then chop into bite-sized pieces.

2. Dice Apples: Core and chop the apples into small cubes, leaving the skin on for added texture.

3. Chop Walnuts: Roughly chop the walnuts. Lightly toast them in a dry skillet for a minute to enhance their flavor if desired.

4. Mince Celery: Dice the celery into small pieces for a fresh crunch.

5. Mix Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth.

6. Combine All Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken, diced apples, chopped walnuts, and celery to the bowl. Gently fold the ingredients into the dressing until well combined.

7. Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.

8. Chill: For best results, refrigerate the chicken salad for at least 30 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to meld.

9. Serve: Serve on a bed of fresh greens or in a sandwich, on a croissant, or in a wrap.