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Chicken Waldorf Salad

Classic Waldorf-style chicken salad with apple, grapes, celery, and a light mayonnaise–Greek yogurt dressing, served over mixed baby greens.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 3 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 7 oz1 breast poached chicken breast recipe follows
  • 2 cupslow sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium apple peeled and cut into small cubes (I used Granny Smith)
  • 1 cupred seedless grapes cut in half
  • 1/2 cupcelery chopped
  • 1/4 cuplight Hellman's mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp0% Greek yogurt I like Stonyfield
  • Kosher salt and pepper
  • 2 tbsppecans or walnuts
  • 6 cupsmixed baby greens like spinach and arugula

Instructions

Instructions

  • Place the 7 oz poached chicken breast in a small pot and pour in 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth so the breast is mostly covered (use a pot size that allows this). Season the broth with kosher salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring the broth to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a simmer.
  • Simmer the chicken for 5 minutes.
  • Remove the pot from heat, cover tightly, and let the chicken sit in the hot broth for 15–20 minutes, or until the thickest part of the breast registers 160°F on an instant-read thermometer.
  • Drain the chicken, let it cool until it is easy to handle, then cut it into small cubes.
  • While the chicken cools, prepare the produce: peel and cut 1 medium apple into small cubes; cut 1 cup red seedless grapes in half; chop 1/2 cup celery.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup light Hellmann's mayonnaise, 2 tbsp 0% Greek yogurt, and kosher salt and pepper to taste. Mix until smooth to make the dressing.
  • Add the cubed chicken, halved grapes, cubed apple, and chopped celery to the dressing. Stir gently until everything is evenly coated.
  • Chill the salad in the refrigerator until you are ready to eat.
  • Just before serving, stir in 2 tbsp pecans or walnuts.
  • Serve the chicken salad over 6 cups mixed baby greens (such as spinach and arugula).

Equipment

  • small pot
  • Medium Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Instant-read thermometer