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This is our version of a classic waldorf chicken salad, but with no added sugars. It’s a favorite high-protein lunch that’s good for meal prep, as it lasts severals days in the fridge. Enjoy it over lettuce, as a sandwich, or for dipping crackers and veggies. 

Prep: 10 minsTotal: 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked and cubed or shredded chicken
  • ½ cup halved grapes
  • ⅓ cup diced celery
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken, grapes, celery, red onion, walnuts, and basil. 
  2. Add the mayo and lemon juice. Stir until well combined, then season with salt and black pepper to taste. 
  3. Serve over a bed of greens, as a sandwich, or with crackers.

Notes

  • No walnuts? —> try almonds, pecans or cashews
  • No grapes? —> try cubed apple, dried cranberries, or raisins
  • No fresh basil? —> use dried basil or try fresh rosemary or thyme

Check out our quick instructions for how to make perfectly cooked chicken breasts every time here. Or make quick shredded chicken in the Instant Pot

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
  • Calories: 229
  • Fat: 11 g
  • (Sat Fat: 1 g)
  • Sodium: 725 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 10 g
  • (Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 6 g)
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 62 mg

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Stacie Hassing