This Waldorf Salad is crisp, creamy, and packed with fresh flavor in every bite. With crunchy apples, juicy grapes, tender chicken, and toasted walnuts tossed in a light creamy dressing, it’s the kind of salad that works just as well for lunch as it does for a simple side dish.
The combination of sweet fruit, savory chicken, and crunchy celery gives this salad great texture and balance. It comes together in just minutes and is easy to make ahead for lunches, picnics, or light dinners when you want something fresh without a lot of work.
Helpful Tips
- Toast the walnuts for extra flavor. Just a few minutes in a dry skillet brings out their nuttiness and adds more depth to the salad.
- Use crisp apples that hold their texture well. Honeycrisp and Fuji apples stay crunchy and add the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Wait to add the dressing if making ahead. Keeping the dressing separate helps the apples and celery stay crisp until serving time.
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Classic Waldorf Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup apples chopped (Honeycrisp or Fuji work great)
- 1/2 cup chicken breast cooked shredded
- 1/2 cup celery chopped
- 1/2 cup seedless red or green grapes halved
- 1/4 cup walnuts toasted and roughly chopped
For the dressing:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the apples, chicken, celery, grapes, and walnuts in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small jar or bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients.
- Gently fold everything together with a spoon or spatula until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. If making ahead, store the dressing separately and toss just before serving.
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