Description
This Waldorf Chicken Salad is a fresh, crunchy, and creamy dish combining tender chicken, crunchy walnuts, crisp celery, sweet apples, and juicy grapes, all coated in a tangy mayonnaise and Greek yogurt dressing with a hint of lemon. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Salad Ingredients
- â…” 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
Dressing Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- â…› teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Toast Walnuts: Heat a dry frying pan over medium-low heat. Add the roughly chopped walnuts and toast them, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes until they become fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool completely.
- Make Dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with kosher salt and ground black pepper, mixing well to combine the flavors evenly.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the cooked shredded or cubed chicken, finely chopped celery, cubed apples, halved grapes, and the cooled toasted walnuts into the bowl with the dressing. Gently toss everything together to ensure the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Serve: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper to your preference. Serve the Waldorf Chicken Salad chilled for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For best texture, use crisp apples such as Granny Smith or Fuji.
- You can substitute walnuts with pecans if preferred.
- The salad can be made a few hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator to allow flavors to meld.
- For a lighter variation, reduce the mayonnaise quantity or use all Greek yogurt.
- Serve the salad on a bed of fresh lettuce or inside a wrap for a delicious meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
