ingredients

500g/1lb 2oz red apples

3 tablespoons freshly squeezed

lemon juice 150ml/5fl oz mayonnaise 1 bunch of celery, thinly sliced

4 shallots, sliced

1 garlic clove, crushed 75g/3oz walnuts, chopped 500g/1lb 2oz skinless lean

cooked chicken, cubed 1 Cos lettuce salt and ground black pepper

serves 4

• Quarter, core and dice the apples. Put the diced apple in a bowl with the lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise. Cover with cling film; leave for 40 minutes.

• Add the celery, shallots, garlic and walnuts to the apple, mix then add the remaining mayonnaise and blend thoroughly. Add the chicken and mix well.

• Line a salad bowl with the lettuce leaves. Pile the chicken salad into the centre, season and serve.