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Waldorf Chicken Salad

This Waldorf chicken salad with grapes and apples, celery, and pecans is tossed in a light, creamy dressing. And, it's ready in 15 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Author: Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces canned chicken drained (or 1½ cups cooked chicken, chopped into ½-inch pieces)
  • 1 large granny smith apple chopped into ¼-inch pieces about 1½ cups
  • 1 cup red or green grapes halved or quartered if extra large
  • 3 celery ribs sliced very thin, about 1 cup
  • ½ cup pecans or walnuts chopped small

Dressing Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper adjust to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium size mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust as desired.
  • Add the chicken, apple, grapes, celery, and walnuts to the bowl. Stir gently to coat evenly with the dressing.
  • Serve over salad greens, in a sandwich, or with the crackers of your choice.

Nutrition

Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 605mg | Potassium: 313mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg