Begin your Chicken Salad with Apples by dicing 3 cups of chopped cooked chicken, ensuring the pieces are bite-sized for easy mixing. Next, core and chop 1.5 cups of firm apples, like Fuji or Gala, maintaining their crunch. Finely slice 1/4 cup of red onion to add a sharp flavor. Combine all these vibrant ingredients in a large mixing bowl, creating a colorful base.

Gently fold in 1/4 cup of dried cranberries to the chicken mixture, incorporating their chewy texture and tartness.

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup each of mayonnaise and plain yogurt until smooth, creating a creamy base for your dressing. Add 1 tablespoon each of Dijon mustard and red wine vinegar, then season with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

Pour the prepared dressing over the chicken and apple mixture, ensuring every element gets coated. Gently fold the salad mixture until the dressing is evenly distributed.

You can serve your Chicken Salad with Apples immediately or cover and refrigerate it for up to 1 hour to let the flavors meld together.