Waldorf Chicken Salad
Tender chicken, crisp apples, sweet grapes, fresh celery, and toasted walnuts all marry together in a light and bright dressing that will leave you satisfied and nourished.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Chicken Salad
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- 2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken
- ½ cup minced celery
- 1 cup halved grapes
- 1 cup firm, sweet diced apples
For the Dressing
- ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 small lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, add the walnuts and toast for 2-3 minutes, tossing every 30 seconds. Remove from heat and allow to cool before chopping and adding to salad.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, the juice of 1 small lemon, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Add the chicken, halved grapes, diced apples, minced celery, and the chopped toasted walnuts to the dressing and toss until everything is evenly combined and coated in the dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve this chicken salad on a bed of lettuce, on a wrap, on crackers, or as a sandwich.
Notes
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Mayonnaise/Yogurt Notes: Feel free to use all mayonnaise or all Greek yogurt for the base of the chicken salad. Be sure to use plain Greek yogurt, but any fat percentage works.
Apples: For the apples, select a firm sweet or tart apple (based on your preference). Granny Smith, Gala, and Honey Crisp are all great options.
Nuts: Omit the nuts if desired or swap the walnuts for slivered almonds.
Nutrition
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 372mg | Potassium: 457mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 17.3mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 1.2mg
