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American Waldorf Salad

This Waldorf Salad is my fresh, flavor-packed take on the classic American favorite that I CRAVE! It’s made heartier with chicken, lighter with a tangy dressing that combines mayonnaise and Greek yogurt, and more flavorful with fresh herbs for the perfect balance of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy!
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Author [email protected]

Ingredients

SALAD

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped chicken (I like rotisserie)
  • 1 sweet apple (fuji, Honeycrisp), unpeeled, chopped
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, unpeeled, chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 3/4 cup diced celery

Dressing

  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (nonfat works great)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parsley or 1 tsp dried
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh chives or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh dill or 1/2 tsp dried
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Serving Suggestions

  • Sandwiches or croissants
  • Wraps with bibb or butter lettuce
  • Puff pastry cups
  • Dip for crackers

Instructions

  • Whisk the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Add the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to combine.
  • Adjust to taste with sugar for sweeter, red wine vinegar for tangier, or a scoop of yogurt or mayonnaise for creamier. Enjoy!