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Healthy chicken waldorf salad with apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts on a white plate, garnished with parsley and walnuts.

Healthy Chicken Waldorf Salad: A Light, Protein-Packed Classic

This healthy chicken waldorf salad is the perfect blend of light, protein-packed ingredients like lean chicken breast, crisp apples, juicy grapes, and heart-healthy walnuts. With a creamy dressing featuring low-fat mayo and yogurt, this recipe is quick, delicious, and ideal for meal prep or a nutritious meal anytime.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 310 kcal

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 chopped cooked chicken breast (see Tips below)
  • 1 medium red apple, diced
  • 1 cup halved red or green grapes
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired (see Tips), divided

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, and salt in a large bowl until smooth and creamy.
  • Stir in the chicken, apple, grapes, celery, and 1/4 cup of the walnuts. Mix until everything is evenly coated in the dressing.
  • Top with the remaining 1/4 cup of walnuts for an extra crunch. Serve on its own, over a bed of greens, or with crusty whole-grain bread.

Notes

Use leftover chicken like rotisserie for convenience. Adjust the salt in the dressing if the chicken is already seasoned. Toast walnuts at 350°F for 5–7 minutes to enhance flavor. Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds, or substitute mayo with Greek yogurt for more protein.