How to Make Marlene's Chicken Waldorf Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

For a refreshing and satisfying summer dish, look no further than Marlene's Chicken Waldorf Salad. This classic recipe brings together a delightful mix of flavors and textures, making it the perfect option for a light lunch or a potluck contribution. With a base of tender, juicy chicken, crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy dressing, this salad is sure to become a favorite in your recipe rotation.

Named after the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, the Chicken Waldorf Salad...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups cubed, cooked chicken breast
  • 1 (20 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
  • 1 Red Delicious apple, chopped
  • 1 Golden Delicious apple, chopped
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • ½ cup seedless red grapes
  • ½ cup seedless green grapes
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 (1 ounce) packet ranch dressing mix
  • 6 leaves lettuce, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine chicken, pineapple, Red Delicious apple, Golden Delicious apple, celery, red grapes, green grapes, and walnuts in a large bowl.
  • Whisk milk, mayonnaise, and ranch dressing mix together in a separate bowl until well blended.
  • Pour ranch dressing over chicken mixture; toss gently to coat.
  • Serve salad on a bed of lettuce leaves.
  • Nutrition

    421 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 431mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 24g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 22g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 419mg