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Waldorf Chicken Salad – Healthyish Foods
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Waldorf Chicken Salad

Looking for a delicious and easy chicken salad recipe? Try this Waldorf Chicken Salad. It's light, satisfying and flavorful.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 397kcal
Author: Sarah Thomas-Drawbaugh

Equipment

  • 1 pot to boil chicken
  • 1 large mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. chicken shredded and chopped small
  • 1 cup red grapes seedless, sliced in half
  • ¾ cup green apple diced small about the same sized as the halved grapes
  • ¾ cup celery sliced
  • ½ cup walnut halves or pieces
  • kosher salt to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Italian parsley chopped small

Dressing

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons cane sugar
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoons water
  • pinch kosher salt

Instructions

Make the Dressing

  • Run a mixing bowl under hot water. Once the sides of the bowl are hot, dry it well with paper towel.
    Add the cane sugar, white vinegar and water. Whisk until the sugar dissolves. The warmth from the bowl will help melt the sugar into the dressing. Next, add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and kosher salt.

Prep the Chicken

  • Option to use rotisserie chicken or boiled and shredded chicken.
    If boiling, add water and chicken broth to a pot. Add the chicken breasts and boil for 15-20 minutes or until the internal temp reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Let it cool then shred the chicken. Roughly chop the shredded chicken into smaller pieces.

Assemble

  • Combine the chicken, diced apples, walnut halves, halved grapes and sliced celery in a bowl. Season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. Toss with the dressing until well coated. Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy.

Notes

Store covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three four days. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving or 1/6th of the salad. | Calories: 397kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 192mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 315IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg