Waldorf Chicken Salad
This Chicken Waldorf Salad is a creamy, tangy, and refreshing dish perfect for meal prep or a light meal. Made with shredded chicken, juicy grapes, crunchy walnuts and celery, crisp apples, and a zesty dressing of dairy-free yogurt, honey, and stone ground mustard, it's both nourishing and flavorful. Fresh lemon juice brightens the dish, while butter lettuce adds a crisp, versatile base for wraps or serving. Easy to make, this recipe yields enough for several servings, making it ideal for enjoying throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 2 12.5 oz cans of chicken or 2-3 cooked tenderloins, shredded
- 1 bag grapes
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 2 cups dairy-free yogurt e.g., Cocojune or Forager
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ stalk celery chopped
- 2 apples chopped
- 1 lemon sliced for juicing
- ¼ cup stone ground mustard
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 Butter lettuce for wrapping or as a base
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken
- Open the cans of chicken, drain the water, and shred the chicken with a fork. If using tenderloins, cook and shred before placing in a large bowl.
Chop and Add Veggies and Fruits
- Chop the walnuts, celery, apples, and grapes. Add them to the bowl with the chicken.
Mix the Dressing
- Add dairy-free yogurt, honey, and stone ground mustard to the bowl.
Add Fresh Lemon Flavor
- Slice the lemon, squeeze its juice over the mixture, and combine everything well.
Prepare the Lettuce
- Wash and carefully separate the lettuce leaves from the core, keeping them whole. Use the leaves as wraps or as a bed for serving the salad.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for meal prepping and serves as a double batch for enjoying throughout the week.
The butter lettuce adds a crisp and refreshing element, perfect for balancing the creamy, tangy salad.
The butter lettuce adds a crisp and refreshing element, perfect for balancing the creamy, tangy salad.