Description
This Waldorf Chicken Salad recipe is a delightful twist on the classic chicken salad, combining tender chicken breast with juicy grapes, crunchy celery, sweet apples, and nutty walnuts, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing picnic dish.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 large apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, mix chicken, grapes, celery, apple, walnuts, and cranberries if using.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Toss: Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Chill: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve on lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
- This salad keeps well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg