This refreshing Waldorf chicken salad is a crisp, creamy classic that never gets old. With juicy apples, crunchy celery, sweet grapes and toasted walnuts tossed in a tangy light dressing, it’s the ideal balance of sweet and savory. Enjoy it solo for a satisfying snack or light lunch or make it a meal by wrapping it up or serving it as a sandwich on your favorite bread.
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 292 kcal
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 red apple cored and diced
- 1/2 small red onion finely diced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 1 cup red seedless grapes sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. parsley chopped
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions
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Poach chicken breasts in pot with chicken broth for approximately 20 minutes or until they reach internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Drain and set aside to cool.
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While chicken cooks, prep ed apple, red onion, celery stalks and red seedless grapes. Combine in large bowl.
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In separate small bowl, combine mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, parsley, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Mix until well combined.
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Cut chicken breasts into bite sized cubes. Add to bowl with fruits and vegetables along with chopped walnuts.
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Combine dressing with chicken salad and gently toss with rubber spatula until ingredients are well and evenly coated.
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Transfer to large platter or bowl to serve or use in sandwiches or wraps.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
Calories from Fat 162
% Daily Value*
Fat 18g28%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Trans Fat 0.03g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 772mg32%
Potassium 493mg14%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 21g42%
Vitamin A 284IU6%
Vitamin C 9mg11%
Calcium 50mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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