Waldorf Chicken Salad
A fresh, crunchy, and creamy Waldorf Chicken Salad with tender chicken, crisp apples, juicy grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts tossed in a bright lemon-mayo dressing. Perfect for lunch, picnics, meal prep, or a light dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup red or green seedless grapes, halved
- 1 crisp apple (e.g., Granny Smith or Fuji), diced
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (optional, for extra tang)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- fine salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the produce: Dice the apple, thinly slice the celery, and halve the grapes. Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, then chop once cooled.
- Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Add the chicken, apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts to the bowl. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and the salad to lightly set.
- Serve: Spoon onto lettuce leaves, pile onto whole-grain bread or wraps, or serve in bowls. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 20gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8g
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