From Easter brunches to springtime picnics, our Waldorf salad recipe is the perfect accompaniment to the warming weather—just remember that since the dressing is mayo-based you’ll want to keep it on ice when it’s not in the fridge. Here’s when we serve it:
# Brunch! With its not-so-subtle sweetness and big, bright crunch it’s a great addition to a tableful of French toast and egg casseroles.
# Picnics in the park. The addition of cooked chicken truly makes this a complete meal. Pack it in your cooler and head out to the park.
# Neighborhood potlucks. Save neighbors from one more bowl of potato salad and take this refreshing, crisp Waldorf salad, instead. Plus, they make inflatable ice trays, so there’s no worry in not being able to keep this salad cold.
Ingredients:
What’s in Waldorf salad? Get ready to bring the crunch.
# Kale. Grandma used iceberg, which we’re not opposed to, but do like the grownup-ness kale brings to our version.
# Apple. Go for something tart (like a Granny Smith) to bring a bit of sour to each bite.
# Celery. Little flavor, big crunch.
# Grapes. Be sure to halve them if you’re going to serve the salad to the littles.
# Candied Walnuts. Our recipe for these little gems is pretty addicting—may want to consider doubling your batch.
# Cooked Chicken. Add a protein and boom—instant meal.
Instructions:
This salad totally comes together in a flash, and you can even preassemble everything ahead of time and dress it right before serving.
- Chop. Our chicken Waldorf salad is heavy on the crunch. The most amount of prep will be chopping, dicing, and slicing kale, apples, celery, and grapes.
- Candy. So, our candied walnuts aren’t completely necessary, but we love both their candy-coated sweetness and added coat of crunch.
- Cook. Use any type of cooked chicken you fancy—leftover roast chicken, fresh-from-the-grill, or even poached. For this recipe, we prefer ours grilled, but really the choice is yours.
- Coat. Perhaps the best part of this salad? It’s creamy dressing. Drizzle it atop your assembled salads and toss to coat. Use any leftovers (if you have any!) at the center of a crudite for dipping.
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