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chicken Waldorf Salad is the perfect combination of sweet and savory and makes a delicious light lunch over a bunch of fresh baby kale.
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Chicken Waldorf Salad

Easy Chicken Waldorf Salad is a spin on an American Classic. Full of shredded cooked chicken, sweet apples and grapes, toasted walnuts and plain Greek yogurt, this version takes on a lighter side to enjoy for lunch or dinner.
Cuisine American
Keyword apples, chicken waldorf salad, cooking, nuts, salad, side dish
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Calories 1682kcal
Author Kelly Pugliano

Ingredients

  • Dressing:
  • 1 5.3 oz container plain Greek yogurt
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ Tbsp. fresh tarragon minced
  • Kosher salt & pepper to taste
  • Salad:
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie is great
  • 1 medium Gala apple cored and chopped
  • 1 cup green grapes halved
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts toasted
  • 1 cup baby kale

Instructions

Make dressing:

  • In small bowl, combine all ingredients with whisk and set aside.

To make salad:

  • In fry pan over medium heat, toast walnuts until slightly brown and fragrant; about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Chop apple and halve grapes. Place fruit and nuts into a bowl. Add chicken. Top with dressing and gently mix.
  • Place Kale on plate and top with salad mixture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1682kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 100g | Fat: 109g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 84g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 587mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 58g