Description
A delightful and balanced blend of tender chicken, crisp celery, and sweet apples, this Waldorf Chicken Salad is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded or chopped chicken breast (approximately 454g)
- 1 large apple, diced (about 210g)
- 8 celery sticks, chopped (approximately 208g)
- 1/4 red onion, diced small (around 50g)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (10g)
- 1/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped (about 30g)
- 3 tablespoons nonfat Greek yogurt (approximately 45g)
- 3 tablespoons lite mayo (about 45g)
- 2 tablespoons clear balsamic vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice (30g)
- 1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Combine all the salad ingredients—chicken, diced apple, chopped celery, diced red onion, chopped parsley, and toasted pecans—in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients: nonfat Greek yogurt, lite mayo, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture. Toss well to combine, ensuring every ingredient is coated with the creamy dressing.
- Enjoy the salad immediately or store it in the refrigerator for meal prep throughout the week.
Notes
This salad can also be served with crackers, on rice cakes, or in lettuce wraps. It can be kept fresh for 3-4 days when stored properly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Waldorf Chicken Salad, chicken salad, healthy salad, picnic food, meal prep