But I like to think of this salad as a celebration of all things sweet and savory, kind of like this apple salad. When mixed with lean protein like baked bone-in chicken breasts, it becomes a good recipe you can serve in different ways.
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An easy recipe that’s whisked and mixed in one bowl: Both the dressing and salad contain simple ingredients that come together in one bowl, making for easy prep and clean-up.Made with my lightened up dressing: The original Waldorf chicken salad recipe is made using mayo as the base of the dressing. In my version, I substituted some of the creamy mayo with greek yogurt to lighten it up.Easy to make ahead: Serve it right away or make this classic American salad ahead of time for quick lunches and easy meals.
For the dressing, you will need mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
For the salad, gather together a chopped apple, seedless red grapes, celery, chopped walnuts, pomegranate arils, salad greens, and cooked chicken.
Brunch: Nothing beats a salad recipe that pairs well with Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Brioche French toast and spinach feta frittata.Outdoor Picnics: My friends go crazy for this chicken salad whenever we plan an outdoor picnic or party. Just make sure to keep it on ice or in a cooler before and after serving. Transform it into Waldorf salad wraps or sandwiches, too.Holidays: Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day – the options are endless with this one.
How to Make Ahead, Store, and Meal Prep:
Due to the mayo and yogurt-based dressing, this chicken Waldorf salad recipe must be kept refrigerated, on ice or in a cooler.
To make ahead: Make the chicken Waldorf salad dressing and cook the chicken a day in advance. Store them separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator. Prepare the rest of the ingredients on the day you are planning to serve the salad.To store leftovers, the Waldorf salad recipe with chicken will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.Meal Prep: If planning to make the salad ahead of time for meal prep, I would omit the greens and walnuts and mix in for an extra crunch just before serving.
