My son often requests this recipe for lunch after a busy afternoon at ballet class. Preferably in a Pita pocket or lettuce wrap. Chicken isn't my favorite, but I enjoy this recipe, too.
Chicken Salad with Grapes and Walnuts - aka "Waldorf Salad"
Ingredients
2 cups Shredded Chicken
1/3 cup Walnut Halves
3/4 cup Grapes, sliced in half
1/4 cup Celery, sliced thin
2 tbsp Red Onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp Green Onion, chopped
1/4 cup Mayonnaise
1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
1 tsp Mustard
1 tsp Dried Dill
2 tsp Honey
2 tsp Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
Preparation
1. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, dried dill, black pepper and set aside for later.
2. In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, celery, grapes, walnuts, green onion and red onion. Pour in dressing and mix to fully combine.
3. Cover salad with plastic wrap or place in an airtight container in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to fully develop. Serve chicken salad on toasty sliced bread, crackers or a warm croissant.