Skinnytaste > Recipes > Salad > Chicken Waldorf Salad

Chicken Waldorf Salad

This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy.

Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic salad made with apples, grapes, pecans and celery in a light, creamy dressing. It’s the perfect combination of sweet, savory and nutty with complimentary creamy and crunchy textures.

Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic salad made with apples, grapes, pecans and celery in a light, creamy dressing.
Chicken Waldorf Salad

For a quick lunch, I like to serve over a bed of greens such as baby arugula and baby spinach, or a chicken salad lettuce wrap, or with a whole grain roll or wrap. Other salads I like to whip up are Creamy Shrimp and Cucumber Salad and Tuna Salad Wraps.

Originating from the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in 1893, this salad is filled with lean protein, fruit and heart-healthy nuts, lightened up using a mayo and Greek yogurt creamy dressing. This is a Fall favorite, especially when apples and walnuts are in season. It’s also the perfect fruit salad any time you have leftover chicken or even turkey like the day after Thanksgiving.

Waldorf Salad Ingredients

  • Apples
  • Grapes (seedless)
  • Celery
  • Walnuts or pecans
  • Chicken (poached) or use Air Fryer Chicken Breast
  • Mayo
  • Leafy greens like arugula and baby spinach or romaine lettuce
  • Salt and pepper

Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic salad made with apples, grapes, pecans and celery in a light, creamy dressing.

Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic salad made with apples, grapes, pecans and celery in a light, creamy dressing.

Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic salad made with apples, grapes, pecans and celery in a light, creamy dressing.

How To Make Waldorf Chicken Salad

More Chicken Salad Recipes You Make Like:

Skinnytaste Simple promo banner

Chicken Waldorf Salad

4.90 from 49 votes
3
Cals:236
Protein:19.5
Carbs:17
Fat:10.5
Chicken breast, apples, grapes, pecans and celery in a creamy dressing. It's a perfect combination of flavors and textures. I served this over a bed of baby arugula and baby spinach, but this is also wonderful on a whole grain roll or in a healthy low carb wrap.
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic salad made with apples, grapes, pecans and celery in a light, creamy dressing.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Yield: 3 servings
Serving Size: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 7 oz 1 breast poached chicken breast (recipe follows)
  • 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium apple, peeled and cut into small cubes (I used Granny Smith)
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, cut in half
  • 1/2 cup celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup light Hellman's mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt, I like Stonyfield
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsp pecans or walnuts
  • 6 cups mixed baby greens like spinach and arugula

Instructions

  • To poach chicken breast: Cover chicken breast in broth in a small pot, add water if it doesn't cover the chicken.
  • Add salt and pepper, a piece of celery and it's leaves (you could add herbs like parsley, garlic, onion, or whatever you want) and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce to a simmer and cook 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover tight and let it sit for 15-20 minutes or until thickest part of the breast registers 160 degrees. Chicken will be cooked through.
  • Drain, let it cool and cut into small cubes.
  • Combine mayo, yogurt, salt, pepper and mix well.
  • Add chicken, grapes, apples, celery, and let it chill in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat it.
  • Mix in pecans right before serving.
  • Serve over baby greens.

Last Step:

Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.

Video

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup, Calories: 236 kcal, Carbohydrates: 17 g, Protein: 19.5 g, Fat: 10.5 g, Saturated Fat: 1.5 g, Cholesterol: 46.5 mg, Sodium: 622 mg, Fiber: 3 g, Sugar: 15.5 g

Categories:

Chopped apples, grapes, pecans, celery and chicken.

Chopped apples, grapes, pecans and celery.Chopped ingredients for Chicken Waldorf Salad in a bowl.

Photo Credit: Jess Larson