Description
This Waldorf Chicken Salad is a classic and refreshing dish that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner. It combines tender chicken, crisp apples, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and toasted walnuts in a creamy yogurt-mayonnaise dressing.
Ingredients
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- 2/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
- 3 ribs celery, trimmed and finely chopped
- 2 apples, cored and cubed
- 1 cup seedless red or green grapes, halved
Yogurt Mayonnaise Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toast Walnuts: Toast walnuts in a dry frying pan over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly browned. Let cool.
- Make Dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine Ingredients: Add cooked chicken, celery, apples, grapes, and cooled walnuts to the dressing. Toss to coat evenly.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Storage: Store leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Variations:
- Add dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots for extra sweetness and texture.
- Substitute walnuts with pecans or almonds.
- Use a different type of apple, such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
- For a lighter version, use light mayonnaise and low-fat Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
