Roast Chicken Waldorf Salad Recipe

Name: Roast Chicken Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 8 oz. diced roast chicken breast (2 cups); 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut in 3/4-inch cubes; 2 wild fennel bulbs,; 1/4 md. fennel bulb, chopped; 1/4 md. fennel bulb, chopped; 6 cups shredded red leaf, romaine,; Boston lettuce,; any combination; 2 tbsp. low-fat whipped dressing; 1 lemon, juice of; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper; 1 dash cayenne pepper

Servings: persons

2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
8 oz. diced roast chicken breast (2 cups)
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut in 3/4-inch cubes
2 wild fennel bulbs,
1/4 md. fennel bulb, chopped
1/4 md. fennel bulb, chopped
6 cups shredded red leaf, romaine,
Boston lettuce,
any combination
2 tbsp. low-fat whipped dressing
1 lemon, juice of
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
Spread the nuts in 1 layer on a baking sheet.
3
Toast until they are fragrant and lightly colored, 10 minutes, stirring after 3 minutes and again after 6 minutes so they toast evenly.
4
Set the nuts aside to cool.
5
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, apple, fennel and nuts.
6
For the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the whipped dressing, lemon juice, salt, black pepper and red pepper, adjusting the seasoning to taste.
7
Pour the dressing over the chicken mixture, tossing until the salad is evenly coated.
8
To serve, divide the lettuce among 4 dinner plates and mound the chicken salad equally over the greens.

249

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, 8 oz. diced roast chicken breast (2 cups), 1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored, and cut in 3/4-inch cubes, 2 wild fennel bulbs,, and more.

Yes, Roast Chicken 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Roast Chicken Waldorf Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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