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Chicken Waldorf Salad

Healthy Chicken Waldorf Salad with a Refreshing Twist

This Chicken Waldorf Salad combines tender poached chicken, sweet apples, and crunchy walnuts, offering a refreshing explosion of flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Poached
  • 2 pieces Red Apples Sweet and slightly tart, can substitute with other apple varieties
  • 1 piece Green Apple (Granny Smith) Optional
  • 2 stalks Celery Sliced
  • 1 cup Walnuts Toasted
  • 1 cup Raisins Can substitute with grapes or dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley Fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • 4 leaves Romaine or Gem Lettuce For serving
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Low-Fat Mayonnaise Can use vegan mayo
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Or whole grain mustard

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Step 1: Toast the Walnuts - Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Spread the walnuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast them for about 5 minutes or until they are fragrant and lightly golden. Allow them to cool for a few minutes before chopping them roughly.
  2. Step 2: Prepare the Ingredients - Cube the poached chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Core and chop the red and green apples into small cubes. Slice the celery thinly and chop the parsley.
  3. Step 3: Combine the Salad Ingredients - In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed chicken, chopped apples, sliced celery, and raisins or grapes. Gently fold these ingredients together.
  4. Step 4: Make the Dressing - In a separate bowl, mix together the low-fat mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
  5. Step 5: Combine Salad and Dressing - Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together until all the ingredients are nicely coated.
  6. Step 6: Let the Salad Rest - Allow the Chicken Waldorf Salad to rest for about 10 minutes at room temperature.
  7. Step 7: Prepare the Lettuce Base - Rinse and dry the romaine or gem lettuce leaves thoroughly, then arrange them on a large serving platter.
  8. Step 8: Serve and Enjoy - Scoop the Chicken Waldorf Salad onto the prepared lettuce leaves and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 340mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container, keeping the salad mix separate from the lettuce to maintain crunch; consume within 3 days for best freshness.

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