How to Make Simply The Best Chicken Waldorf Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This version, titled "Simply The Best Chicken Waldorf Salad," takes all the traditional elements of the dish and puts a modern twist on it to create a delightful and refreshing meal. Packed with a combination of sweet and savory flavors, this salad is perfect for any time of the year and can be enjoyed as a main dish or a side.

The star ingredient of this recipe is the juicy, tender chicken. Whether you use...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 cooked rotisserie chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ Granny Smith apple, cored and cubed
  • ¼ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ½ cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Spread chopped walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast walnuts in the preheated oven until they are fragrant and browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • Lightly toss chicken with grape halves, cranberries, apple, walnuts, and onion in a salad bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, vanilla yogurt, and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat.
  • Nutrition

    476 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 210mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 24g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 83mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 357mg