Oregon Chicken Waldorf Salad
Experience a refreshing twist on a classic with this Oregon Chicken Waldorf Salad, where the crunch of toasted Oregon hazelnuts meets the natural sweetness of red grapes, dried cranberries, and tart Granny Smith apples. This vibrant salad is elevated with a creamy dressing made from a perfect blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey. Shredded chicken breast provides a hearty protein base, while crisp celery adds a satisfying crunch. Serve this flavorful salad over a bed of mixed greens or butter lettuce for a light, wholesome meal that’s ready in just 20 minutes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this recipe combines Pacific Northwest flavors with timeless Waldorf salad charm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1 medium Apple (preferably tart, such as Granny Smith), cored and diced
- 1 cup Red grape, halved
- 1 cup Celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 cup Oregon hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens or butter lettuce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken, diced apple, halved red grapes, sliced celery, dried cranberries, and chopped toasted Oregon hazelnuts.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.
For serving, spoon the salad over a bed of mixed greens or butter lettuce, if desired.
Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.2 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 798 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.5 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.1 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.4 g | 91% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 127 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 899 mg | 19% | |
*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.
