Waldorf Style Chicken Saladwaldorf Style Chicken Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant Waldorf Style Chicken Salad! This classic recipe gets a creamy, tangy twist by blending mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, while crisp apples, juicy red grapes, and toasted walnuts add irresistible layers of flavor and texture. Perfectly seasoned with a hint of honey and lemon juice, this refreshing chicken salad comes together in just 15 minutes and is as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it on a bed of butter lettuce for an elegant low-carb option or use it as a hearty filling for sandwiches and wraps. Ideal for meal prep or impressing guests, this recipe combines wholesome ingredients for a perfect balance of freshness and indulgence.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
• 1 crisp apple (such as Granny Smith), diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
• 0.75 cups seedless red grapes, halved
• 0.5 cups toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cups mayonnaise
• 0.25 cups plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons honey
• 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
• 4 leaves butter lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded or diced cooked chicken, diced apple, chopped celery, halved grapes, and toasted walnuts.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 3

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 4

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, though it can be served immediately if desired.

Step 6

When ready to serve, scoop the Waldorf style chicken salad onto butter lettuce leaves for a light and elegant presentation or use it as a filling for sandwiches and wraps.

Step 7

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1299.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2325.3

Total Fat 145.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 529.3mg	0%
Sodium 1144.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 91.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.8g	0%
Total Sugars 49.0g
Protein 165.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 325.2mg	0%
Iron 9.3mg	0%
Potassium 2709.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.2%

Protein: 28.3%

Carbs: 15.6%