Waldorf Chicken Salad

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    32 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Calories

    371 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Waldorf Chicken Salad

Light and refreshing healthy Waldorf Chicken Salad with crunchy celery, crisp apples, sweet grapes and crunchy pecans makes for an amazing protein-forward lunch or dinner!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts poached
  • 1 large apple cored and chopped*
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
  • 3/4 cup celery finely chopped
  • ¼ cup raw pecans or walnuts
  • cup mayonnaise**
  • cup plain greek yogurt
  • 3/4 tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
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Instructions

Poach the Chicken:

  1. Bring a pot of water to a full boil and season liberally with sea salt.
  2. Once the water is boiling, carefully place the chicken inside the pot and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat, cover it with a lid, and allow the chicken to sit in the hot water for 15 to 20 minutes, or until it reaches an internal temperature of 160 degrees F.
  3. To verify the chicken is cooked through, insert a meat thermometer into the thickest part of the breasts. 
  4. Transfer the chicken breasts to an airtight container and refrigerate until they are completely chilled.

Make the Chicken Salad:

  1. Once the chicken has cooled, chop the chicken into bite-sized chunks. Transfer the cooked chopped chicken to a large mixing bowl, along with the apple, grapes, celery, and pecans. 
  2. Add the mayonnaise and Greek yogurt and stir well until everything is well coated in the creamy dressing.
  3. Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper over the chicken salad, mix well, and taste before adding any more. Serve the Waldorf chicken salad over a bed of greens or make lettuce wraps using butter lettuce or greens of choice.

Notes

  • *I use gala apples or fugi apples, but any of your favorite types of apples will work, such as granny smith apples.
  • **Avocado oil mayonnaise is my preference, but any brand will work.
  • Store any leftover chicken salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 371kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 21g (32%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 12g (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 371 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 371kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 21g 32%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 12g 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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