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The Best Waldorf Chicken Salad

Ruby Prescott
This easy Waldorf chicken salad is a creamy, crunchy classic made with cooked chicken, juicy grapes, crisp celery, walnuts, red onion, and fresh basil. It’s a high-protein lunch that takes just 10 minutes to make and is perfect for meal prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course dinner, lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and cubed or shredded chicken
  • ½ cup halved grapes
  • ⅓ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, walnuts, and basil.
  • Add the mayo and lemon juice. Stir until well combined, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve over a bed of greens, as a sandwich, or with crackers.

Notes

  • No walnuts? Use almonds, pecans, or cashews.
  • No grapes? Use cubed apple, dried cranberries, or raisins.
  • No fresh basil? Use dried basil or fresh rosemary or thyme.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • This recipe is not recommended for freezing because the mayonnaise-based dressing does not thaw well.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fourth of the recipeCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 725mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
Keyword chicken, chicken salad, easy, protein, quick meal
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