Waldorf Chicken Salad
by Bibi on Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 | 27 Comments
Today is Day 3 of our 2 week Spring Break (yes, we get 2 weeks and don’t get me started on that). My Little Peanut left 5 days ago for a little trip with his daddy and I am here all alone with my teenage 14 year old Hormone Boy (might as well be alone).
Waldorf Chicken Salad
I miss my baby and my hubs, but it gives me more time to catch up on all of my work (so why am I still behind?).
Since there is only two of us and the teenage human garbage can (and I mean it in the most loving way) will eat anything I throw at him yesterday I decided to make my version of Waldorf Salad or as I call it my Waldorf Style Chicken Salad.
Waldorf salad is one of the traditional salads that dates back to 1893 when maître d’hôtel of famous Waldorf Hotel in New York City Oscar Tschirky came up with this delicious dish.
Traditional Waldorf Salad was a basic salad of cut up apples, celery and mayo served on a bed of lettuce. Later in 1928 Waldorf salad was made even better with adding crunchy walnuts.
These days you don’t see many restaurants serving classic Waldorf Salad. It is disappearing slowly from restaurants and out kitchens. What a shame.
Classic Waldorf Salad
My version of Waldorf salad can be served as a light meal, an appetizer or just a little snack.
For Waldorf Style Chicken Salad you will need:
- 1 Large Skinless Boneless Chicken Breast (store bought Rotisserie will work fine)
- 1 cup Juicy & Firm Apples (I like Spartans or Ambrosia)
- 1 cup Green Seedless Grapes
- 1/2 cup Celery (optional)
- 1/4 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 1/4 cup Light Mayo
- 1/4 cup Plain Balkan Style Yogurt
- 1 tsp Lemon Juice
- Salt & Pepper to taste if needed
Grilled the chicken breast till done, but it’s nice and juicy. Let it cool down and then chopped into smaller cubes.
Wash and dry all your fruit and vegetables.
In a bowl combine chopped apples (skin is optional), chopped celery, cut up grapes (in halves), chopped walnuts, mayo, yogurt and lemon juice. Mix it well. Add the chicken and toss it gently around till everything is lightly cover with the mayo and yogurt mixture.
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Taste it and add salt and pepper if you need it.Some people do. I personally don’t use any.
Serve it on a bed of lettuce.
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That salad looks amazing!
Michelle Maskaly recently posted..Adirondack Jigsaw Puzzle – Lake George Bonfire
Thanks for linking up your great Barley recipe, Michelle. It’s always great to see you here.
New here, just followed your tweet and linked up. I love chicken salad, and this version sounds delish!
Annie~Savor This Moment recently posted..Whats for dinner Week 2
Thank you for joining my Foodie Wednesday and sharing your recipe, Annie. I hope you’ll come back next week as well.
It’s my first time here. Linking up a delightful treat from the Philippines called Food for the Gods!
Thanks for hosting! More power!
Tina (PinayInTexas) recently posted..Filipino Food for the Gods
Thank you for coming by and linking your recipe, Tina. Hope you will come and join us next week as well.
You make me want to try Waldorf Chicken Salad for the first time ever! I love your food blog hop— so bummed I am missing out on it this week!!!
Alexis of NorthOnHarper recently posted..Wine Of The Week 23
Alexis, once you try good Waldorf salad you’ll be hooked. It’s so delicious and so easy to make.
Love waldorf salad!! The sweeter and crunchier the better. This week I’ve linked up Lemon Cranberry Muffins & FAVORITE breakfast options.
Thanks for hosting!!
Denise @ Creative Kitchen recently posted..Lemon cranberry muffins and our favorite breakfast options
I completely agree, Denise. Good Waldorf salad must have crunch and sweetness. Thank you for coming by and linking your great muffin recipe.
Thanks for linking up this recipe! I love Waldorf Salad. I’m going to add your button to my post today, too!
Mary recently posted..Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett – Our Review for The Homeschool Village
Thank you for sharing your recipe and linking to me as well, Mary. Hope you can come back next week.
Oh!!! And I forgot to mention, THANK YOU for the meatball shout out above!!!!!
Alexis of NorthOnHarper recently posted..Wine Of The Week 23
That looks yummy!
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Oh I’ve gotta join this foodie blog hop! I love Waldorf salad. In fact, I’m lovin all your recipes. {This isn’t helping my weight loss needs – *but* a girl’s gotta eat, right?
Yummy looking, as usual
Yes, Lisa…..girl’s gotta eat,lol. I hope you can join my hop soon….can’t wait what you’ll make.
That looks so good for a warm day! But right now its cold & rainy. boo. I need to start taking photos of food I make so I can enter your linky!
Nan @ Playful Decor recently posted..Featured Designer- Kristin Drohan
I hope your weather gets better soon so you can try this delicious chicken salad, Nan. We had a beautiful day yesterday, but today the rain clouds moved in.
That looks pretty good, better than most Waldorf Salads than I have ever seen. I wouldn’t use the walnuts as I don’t like the taste of them, but as for the rest – sound really yummy!!
Thank you so much for linking up with us again on our Thursday Recipe Swap Meet, I really appreciate your support! HUGGLES!!
Lorie Shewbridge recently posted..Thursdays Recipe Swap Meet Crepes
Lorie, I love the crunch of fresh walnuts in the Waldorf salad, but I am sure it will yummy without them again.
I have always wanted to learn to make Waldorf salad, and with chicken that’s sounds even better. I have got to try this right-away! Thanks for sharing.
XmasDolly recently posted..THURSDAYS RECIPE SWAP MEET!
Dolly, when you make it let me know how it turned out – it’s super easy to make
I just love Waldorf Salad, it is one of my favourites. I like how you have used yogurt to lighten the dressing. Thank you for linking your recipe to Let’s Do Brunch. I hope you will come along and link up again tomorrow.
April@The 21st Century Housewife recently posted..The Hearth and Soul Blog Hop
Sounds like a winner to me.
Chaya recently posted..Butternut Squash Casserole is Incredible – Paula Deen
You are being featured, tomorrow, on Let’s Do Brunch. Love to have you stop by and link up again with one of your wonderful recipes.
Thank you so much for featuring me. I will make sure to come over and check it out.
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