Chicken Waldorf Salad
Chicken Waldorf Salad is one of my favorite salad recipes. This Healthy High-Protein Salad is made with a no-mayonnaise yogurt dressing and is packed with sweet and savory fruits and veggies! Perfect for make-ahead lunches, entertaining, or a quick dinner, it’s a delightful twist on classic chicken salad, served over lettuce, in a sandwich, or as a wrap.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast diced (rotisserie or leftover)
- 1 cup red grapes halved
- 1 cup celery chopped
- 1 medium apple diced
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- ¼ cup walnuts or pecans chopped
Yogurt Dressing:
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or Icelandic Skyr
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp poppy seeds
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Combine Salad Ingredients
- In a large bowl, I mix 2 cups diced chicken, 1 cup halved grapes, 1 cup chopped celery, 1 diced apple, ¼ cup dried cranberries, and ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
Make Yogurt Dressing
- In a small bowl, I whisk ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp poppy seeds, ¼ tsp salt, and ⅛ tsp black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Toss Salad
- I pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Chill or Serve
- I serve immediately or chill in the fridge for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors meld. I plate over lettuce, in lettuce cups, or as a sandwich with pita or bread.