Description
A satisfying twist on the classic Waldorf Salad, this chicken version transforms the elegant side dish into a protein-packed main course. Tender chicken pairs perfectly with crisp apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts in a creamy yogurt-mayo dressing. Ideal for lunch boxes, picnics, or light dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 2 medium apples (1 sweet, 1 tart), cored and diced
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 3/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon or parsley, chopped
- Butter lettuce leaves or croissants for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Add chicken, celery, grapes, and walnuts to the apples.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, Dijon, honey, salt, pepper, and tarragon until smooth.
- Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop.
- Serve chilled on butter lettuce leaves or in croissants for sandwiches.
Notes
- Meal Prep: Stores well for 3 days in airtight containers.
- Chicken Options: Use rotisserie chicken, grilled, or poached breasts.
- Crunch Variations: Substitute pecans or almonds for walnuts.
- Lighter Version: Replace all mayo with additional Greek yogurt.
- Make Ahead: Prep ingredients separately and combine before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (using pre-cooked chicken)
- Category: Chicken Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg