Description
A classic Chicken Waldorf Salad featuring tender chicken, crisp Granny Smith apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and walnuts, all coated in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh lemon juice. This salad is perfect served over greens, in a sandwich, or alongside your favorite crackers for a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 12 ounces canned chicken, drained (or 1½ cups cooked chicken, chopped into ½-inch pieces)
- 1 large Granny Smith apple, chopped into ¼-inch pieces (about 1½ cups)
- 1 cup red grapes, halved or quartered if extra large
- 1 celery rib, sliced very thin (about ½ cup)
- ⅓ cup walnuts, chopped small
Dressing Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and well combined. Taste the dressing and adjust the lemon juice, salt, and pepper according to your preference.
- Combine the Salad Ingredients: Add the drained chicken, chopped Granny Smith apple, halved grapes, thinly sliced celery, and chopped walnuts to the dressing bowl. Gently stir everything together ensuring all the components are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Serve and Store: Serve the Chicken Waldorf Salad immediately over fresh salad greens, inside a sandwich, or with your choice of crackers for a delightful meal. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use cooked chicken as a fresh alternative to canned chicken for better texture and flavor.
- For a lighter dressing, substitute half of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- To keep the apples from browning, toss them with a small amount of lemon juice before adding to the salad.
- This salad can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
- Walnuts can be toasted lightly for enhanced aroma and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Chicken Waldorf Salad, chicken salad, classic salad, easy chicken recipe, creamy salad, healthy lunch, walnuts, apples, grapes, no-cook salad
