Chicken Waldorf Salad
Transform your mealtime with this delicious and refreshing Chicken Waldorf Salad, a perfect blend of tender cooked chicken, crisp celery, juicy apples, sweet grapes, and crunchy walnuts. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a splash of bright lemon juice, this quick-to-prepare salad is a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Served on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce, it’s an elevated yet easy-to-make dish, ideal for lunch, brunch, or a light dinner. Ready in just 20 minutes, this classic recipe combines simplicity with sophistication, making it a go-to for entertaining or everyday indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup Celery, diced
- 1 medium Red apple, diced
- 1 medium Green apple, diced
- 1 cup Seedless red grapes, halved
- 1 cup Walnuts, chopped
- 6 pieces Romaine lettuce leaves
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
Instructions
Dice the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Add the diced celery, red apple, green apple, halved grapes, and chopped walnuts into the bowl with the chicken.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the chicken and fruit mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
When ready to serve, place romaine lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates.
Spoon the Chicken Waldorf Salad onto the lettuce leaves and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2630 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.6 g | 233% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.6 g | 103% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 410 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 1913 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 126.2 g | 46% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 68.2 g | ||
| Protein | 141.4 g | 283% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 323 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1928 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
