Get ready to enjoy a delicious Grilled Chicken Waldorf Salad, a classic dish with a twist. This salad features a bed of crisp lettuce topped with chopped celery, red onion, walnuts, tomato slices, and grilled chicken. The real star is the homemade creamy dressing that brings all the flavors together. It’s downright delicious!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2–4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 6 cups mixed lettuce greens
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the grill or stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Grill for 6-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Allow them to rest before slicing.
- In a large salad bowl, create a base with the mixed lettuce greens.
- Scatter chopped celery, thinly sliced red onion, chopped walnuts, chopped tomatoes, and raisins or dried cranberries over the greens.
- If using, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the salad.
- Slice the grilled chicken breasts and arrange them gracefully on top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to craft the creamy dressing.
- Drizzle the homemade dressing over the salad, adjusting the amount to your preference.
- Gently toss the salad, ensuring the dressing coats all the ingredients evenly.
- Serve your masterpiece, the Grilled Chicken Waldorf Salad, immediately, savoring the medley of flavors and textures.
Notes
Feel free to personalize this salad by incorporating your preferred fruits or adjusting ingredients according to your pantry. For an extra layer of freshness, introduce apple slices or grapes. To prepare the creamy dressing, blend mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and apple cider vinegar for a tangy-sweet balance.
*Please keep in mind that the following nutritional information is based on estimates and can vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
