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The Best Waldorf Chicken Salad

The Best Waldorf Chicken Salad: A Healthy Twist with Turkey Bacon

The Best Waldorf Chicken Salad is a nutritious blend of chicken, grapes, and walnuts, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 229 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked and cubed or shredded chicken
  • ½ cup halved grapes
  • ⅓ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or dried basil 2 tablespoons fresh or 1 teaspoon dried
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise preferably avocado oil mayo
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon fine salt
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • In a bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, walnuts, and basil.
  • Add the mayo and lemon juice. Stir until well combined, then season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • Serve over a bed of greens, as a sandwich, or with crackers.

Notes

No walnuts? Try almonds, pecans, or cashews. No grapes? Try cubed apple, dried cranberries, or raisins. No fresh basil? Use dried basil or try fresh rosemary or thyme.

Nutrition

Serving: 1of the recipeCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 27gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 725mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
Keyword chicken salad, healthy salad, light meal, Quick Recipe, salad with grapes, Waldorf chicken salad
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