Description
Fresh Waldorf chicken salad combines classic apple crunch with tender protein. Creamy dressing and crisp ingredients create a delightful midday meal perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) chopped cooked chicken
- 1 cup (240 ml) diced apples
- 1 cup (240 ml) seedless grapes (cut in half)
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped walnuts
- ½ cup (120 ml) diced celery
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
- 1–2 tsp (5–10 ml) honey
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Combine diced cooked chicken, halved grapes, chopped green apples, sliced celery, and toasted walnuts in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey in a separate bowl until smooth, creating a harmonious and creamy blend that will bind the salad ingredients.
- Flavor Balancing: Adjust the dressing’s taste profile by carefully modulating the lemon juice and honey ratios, ensuring a perfect equilibrium between tangy and sweet notes.
- Incorporation: Delicately fold the prepared dressing into the chicken mixture, gently coating each ingredient to preserve the individual textures and flavors of the components.
- Seasoning: Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper throughout the salad, distributing the seasonings evenly to enhance the overall taste experience.
- Resting and Serving: Allow the salad to marinate for 10-15 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and intensify, then serve chilled or at ambient temperature on whole wheat pitas, artisan crackers, rustic bread, or a vibrant bed of mixed greens.
Notes
- Select Fresh Ingredients: Choose crisp, high-quality grapes, apples, and chicken for the most vibrant and flavorful salad experience.
- Balance Dressing Carefully: Adjust lemon juice and honey gradually to achieve the perfect sweet-tangy harmony without overpowering other ingredients.
- Enhance Texture Variety: Toast walnuts briefly to intensify their nutty flavor and ensure a delightful crunch in every bite.
- Optimize Flavor Melding: Let the salad rest for 10-15 minutes before serving, allowing ingredients to blend and develop a more complex taste profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg