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Chicken Waldorf Salad

Chicken Waldorf Salad

182 Ratings
182 Ratings
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Chicken Waldorf Salad
Makes: 4 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$
Preparation Time: 15 minutes

This recipe is a perfect way to use leftover chicken. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this recipe will be ready in a snap. No leftovers? Use the quick tip below for poaching boneless, skinless chicken breasts. You can also use store-bought rotisserie chicken. If you do, keep in mind that it’s already salty and omit the salt in the dressing.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped
  • 1 medium red apple, diced
  • 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
  • 1 cup celery, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, divided (toasted if desired)

Directions

  1. Whisk mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice and salt in a large bowl.
  2. Add chicken, apple, grapes, celery, and half of the walnuts. Stir to coat well.
  3. Serve topped with the remaining walnuts.

Notes

  • Quick Tip: If you want cooked chicken in a hurry, the easiest way to cook it is to poach it (one pound of raw boneless, skinless chicken breasts yields about 2 1/2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken).
  • Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts in a skillet or saucepan.
  • Add lightly salted water (or chicken broth) to cover and bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the middle (approximately 10 to 15 minutes).

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Source:

EatingWell Magazine

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 356
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 78 mg
Sodium 408 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 15 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 31 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 109 mg
Iron 2 g
Potassium 537 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 356
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 11 g
Linoleic Acid 9 g
α-Linolenic Acid 1.9 g
Omega 3 - EPA 10 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 20 mg
Cholesterol 78 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 15 g
Added Sugars included 1 g
Protein 31 g
Minerals
Calcium 109 mg
Potassium 537 mg
Sodium 408 mg
Copper 364 mcg
Iron 2 g
Magnesium 67 mg
Phosphorus 348 mg
Selenium 30 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 16 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 0.5 mcg
Vitamin C 8 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 29 mcg
Folate 35 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 14 mg
Choline 106 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Fruits 1/2 cups
Vegetables 1/4 cups
Protein Foods 4 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/4 cups
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