Description
Succulent chicken dances with crisp apples and crunchy walnuts in this timeless Waldorf chicken salad. Creamy mayonnaise and fresh herbs blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each delightful bite of this classic American picnic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups (473 ml) chicken, cooked and diced
- ½ cup (60 g) walnuts, chopped
Fresh Produce:
- 1 apple, cored and chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) grapes, halved
- ½ cup (60 g) celery, thinly sliced
- Lettuce leaves, for serving
Dressing and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a spacious mixing vessel, gently amalgamate diced roasted chicken with crisp apple cubes, succulent halved grapes, crunchy celery segments, and toasted walnut fragments to establish a vibrant and textural foundation.
- Craft a silky dressing by whisking mayonnaise and freshly squeezed lemon juice until thoroughly integrated, incorporating subtle salt and pepper notes for balanced seasoning.
- Drizzle the creamy dressing over the chicken and fruit medley, carefully folding ingredients to ensure harmonious coating and distribution of flavors.
- Transfer the salad mixture into a sealed container and allow it to rest in the refrigerator for approximately 60-90 minutes, permitting the ingredients to harmonize and develop a more profound taste profile.
- When ready to serve, arrange a delicate bed of crisp lettuce leaves on individual plates, generously spooning the chilled chicken salad atop the verdant greens.
- Garnish with additional chopped walnuts or a light sprinkle of fresh herbs to enhance visual appeal and introduce an extra layer of aromatic complexity.
Notes
- Chill this zesty salad for at least an hour to let flavors dance and mingle, creating a harmonious taste experience.
- Lemon juice acts as a secret weapon, preventing apple browning while adding a bright, tangy punch that wakes up every bite.
- Toss ingredients gently to coat chicken and fruits with creamy dressing, ensuring each mouthful bursts with complementary textures and flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg