Waldorf Chicken Salad for Make-Ahead Lunches

A plate of chicken salad with grapes, nuts, and creamy dressing is served on a bed of green lettuce leaves, placed on a white plate over a yellow-checked cloth.

Waldorf Chicken Salad for Make-Ahead Lunches

This Waldorf Chicken Salad is a creamy, hearty mix of tender shredded chicken, crisp apples, juicy grapes, and toasted pecans in a mayonnaise and Greek yogurt dressing. It holds its texture well after chilling, making it practical for meal prep and easy to serve as a sandwich or a main dish for lunch or supper.

Calories 2097

Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

5 cups chicken meat cooked and shredded
1 cup celery finely diced
1 cup grapes diced in quarter pieces
1/2 cup red onion finely diced
1/2 cup pecans toasted and chopped
1/3 cup raisins
1 cup apple diced into small pieces - I like to use one granny smith and one honey crisp apple
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Prepare the Salad Base

Add the shredded chicken, celery, grapes, red onion, apple, raisins, and pecans to a large bowl.
5 cups chicken, 1 cup celery, 1 cup grapes, 1/2 cup red onion, 1/2 cup pecans, 1/3 cup raisins, 1 cup apple

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper
Whisk until smooth and fully combined.

Combine and Serve

Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture.
Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Serve right away or chill until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Storage: Do not leave it at room temperature longer than 2 hours. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Stir before serving.

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