New-Style Apple Waldorf Salad Recipe

Name: New-Style Apple Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 lb) rotisserie chicken, I have also used grilled chicken breasts with wonderful results (maybe two large breasts); 1 Red Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced (peel intact); 1 bunch watercress, washed, dried and tough stems removed or 1 (6 ounce) bag spinach; 8 ounces dried capellini; ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon honey dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil; ¾ cup glazed sesame walnuts (I have a hard time finding these. I usually use glazed almonds)

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 lb) rotisserie chicken, I have also used grilled chicken breasts with wonderful results (maybe two large breasts)
1 Red Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced (peel intact)
1 bunch watercress, washed, dried and tough stems removed or 1 (6 ounce) bag spinach
8 ounces dried capellini
⅓ cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon honey dijon mustard
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
⅛ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
¾ cup glazed sesame walnuts (I have a hard time finding these. I usually use glazed almonds)

1
Shred chicken into a large salad bowl, discarding skin and bones.
2
Add apple and watercress (I have always used spinach).
3
Break cappellini into thirds.
4
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil.
5
Remove from heat; stir in cappellini.
6
Let stand 5 minutes, stirring to avoid sticking.
7
(Note: I have always used spaghetti since my husband doesn't like cappellini.
8
In that case, cook according to package directions).
9
Dressing: In bowl, whisk vinegar, honey, mustard, thyme, salt and pepper.
10
Slowly whisk in oil.
11
Drain pasta; rinse with cool water, drain.
12
Add to chicken with nuts.
13
Add dressing.
14
Dressed salad can be kept in refrigerator up to 24 hours.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 lb) rotisserie chicken, I have also used grilled chicken breasts with wonderful results (maybe two large breasts), 1 Red Delicious apple, cored and thinly sliced (peel intact), 1 bunch watercress, washed, dried and tough stems removed or 1 (6 ounce) bag spinach, 8 ounces dried capellini, and more.

Yes, New-Style Apple Waldorf Salad falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

New-Style Apple Waldorf Salad

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