Chicken Waldorf Salad

Chicken Waldorf Salad is suitable for easy dinners all week long and is healthful. With omega-3-rich walnuts, sweet grapes, fresh basil, red onion, celery, and tender chicken chunks all kept together by a creamy, avocado oil mayo dressing, it comes together in less than 10 minutes.

The ideal lunch to prepare ahead of time is this chicken Waldorf salad!

If you've been following us for a while (on the blog or Instagram), you might have guessed that we think meal planning is important for eating wholesome, natural meals all week long.

Even though there are times when we'd prefer to forgo meal planning (and there are times when we do because... #life), we know that having wholesome meals that are ready to eat will help us have a healthy week. When we don't meal plan, we personally find that we graze more, miss meals, and eat fewer vegetables. These eating habits consequently have a negative effect on our energy levels and general well-being. You'll be so glad you made this simple Chicken Waldorf Salad, which is our favorite chicken salad with grapes. It's at the top of our list of quick dinners you can prepare ahead of time.

Ingredients To Make Chicken Waldorf Salad (Chicken Salad With Grapes)

• 2 cups cooked and cubed chicken
• 1/2 cup halved grapes
• 1/3 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
• 1/3 cup avocado-oil mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. All of the ingredients should be thoroughly mixed in a bowl.
2. Serve with crackers, as a sandwich, or over a bed of greens.

The Best Way To Chop And Shred Chicken

For this meal, precooked chicken is required. This Chicken Waldorf Salad is a delicious way to use up any leftover fried, baked, or grilled chicken. If not, you can cook chicken effortlessly using our simple, foolproof method for consistently making perfectly cooked chicken breast.

Simply move the cooked chicken to a chopping board, chop it into small pieces, and allow it to cool. Alternatively, gently tear the chicken into shreds using two forks. For this dish, you can use either chopped or shredded chicken. You may also use a rotisserie chicken to speed up the process even further.

How To Serve And Store This Chicken Waldorf Salad

You'll appreciate how quick and simple this delectable Chicken Waldorf Salad dish is to make. Serve as a healthy appetizer or snack on a bed of greens, in your preferred wrap or sandwich bread, or with a few crackers or cucumber slices.