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Chicken Waldorf Salad Recipe: Best Easy Lunch Favorite

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Chicken Waldorf Salad is a creamy refreshing salad made with tender chicken, crisp apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and a flavorful dressing. Perfect for lunch, meal prep, sandwiches, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 large apple, diced
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Lettuce or greens for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice chicken, apple, celery, and walnuts. Halve grapes.
  2. Whisk mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper together.
  3. Add chicken, apple, grapes, celery, and walnuts to a large bowl.
  4. Pour dressing over ingredients.
  5. Toss gently until evenly coated.
  6. Chill 20 to 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Serve on greens, in wraps, or in sandwiches.

Notes

  • Toss apples with lemon juice to reduce browning.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep.
  • Toast walnuts for extra flavor.
  • Store refrigerated up to 3 days.
  • Use all Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Best served chilled.

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