Chicken Waldorf salad is a lightened-up, modernized version of a classic chicken salad. I love this salad because it is a protein-packed, low-carb lunch and elegant enough to serve to guests. Eat it on top of a bed of lettuce or with whole grain toast or pita.

This yummy lunch reminds me of fancy ladies lunching at the country club.  Maybe it’s because one of my first jobs was waitressing at a country club in Lansing, Michigan.  To help me remember orders I would guess what each person was ordering in my head.  I got pretty good at it and could easily place which member had waldorf chicken salad croissant sandwich written on their their face.  Flash forward I’m now a lady who lunches!  Maybe not at a country club, or even very often, and usually when I’m making lunch for myself ;).  Even so, I love lunching with this chicken salad, especially along with salad greens.  Today’s recipe is a lightened up, modernized version of a classic chicken salad.

3 reasons why to love Waldorf Chicken Salad –

• high in protein, low in carbs
• easy to put together with simple ingredients
• versatile – serve it 3 ways;  alone, on top of a bed of lettuce (my preferred method), or in a whole wheat pita pocket

Make a big batch of Waldorf Chicken Salad and enjoy it all week!

I appreciate pre-cooked chicken like Trader Joe’s “Just Chicken”.  It’s plain, unseasoned and perfect to use in recipes.

This salad has crunch and texture.  It is a fun combination of flavors.  The sweetness of the apples, the savory of the chicken and walnuts, and the sour of the pomegranate work well together.

A trick of the trade is to swap heaps of mayo with dabs of non-fat, plain yogurt.  I do include a couple of spoons of light Miracle Whip for the taste.

If you liked this salad, be sure to check out these other popular O.H. salad recipes:

Pomegranate Kale Salad

Grilled Chicken Greek Salad

Yield: 4

Waldorf Chicken Salad

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Chicken Waldorf salad is a lightened-up, modernized version of a classic chicken salad. I love this salad because it is a protein-packed, low-carb lunch and elegant enough to serve to guests. Eat it on top of a bed of lettuce or with whole grain toast or pita.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 pound cooked chicken, chopped
• 1 apple, cored and chopped
• 1/4 lemon
• 1/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
• 1/4 cup non-fat, plain yogurt
• 2 Tablespoons light mayo (I like light Miracle Whip)
• 1 Table spoon chopped dill (fresh or dried)
• 1 teaspoon chopped chives (fresh or dried)
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Chop cooked chicken into 1 inch pieces
2. core and chop apple to 1/2 inch cubes
3. squeeze lemon juice to coat apples and preserve their color
4. chop walnuts
5. open and clean pomegranate arils from the fruit
6. Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl
7. Add seasonings
8. Transfer to serving dish
9. Garnish with fresh herbs

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 353Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 228mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 2gSugar: 8gProtein: 29g