Chicken Waldorf Salad Apple Bites

I know, how much more pretentious can I get? ‘Can’t a Waldorf Salad just be a damn Waldorf Salad’ I hear you cry. Erm, no totally not when it looks so cute plonked on top of apple slices 😇

So first things first, just to clear away any cobwebs before we get tucked in…

What is a Waldorf Salad?

A Waldorf Salad was created in the famous Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City. Traditionally using just celery, apple and mayonnaise, it’s now developed on to use ingredients such as walnuts, grapes, chicken and/or greek yogurt. And well, developed as far as being served on apple slices 🤣 It’s also famous in regards to Fawlty Towers, but I’ve never watched the episode and won’t waffle on and pretend I have! Anywho, let’s crack on with my rather non-traditional Walforf Salad and see what all the fuss is about shall we? I’ve tried to keep the essentials there whilst giving it a modern twist. Here’s what I used:

Chicken Waldorf Salad Ingredients

Chicken (shredded) Apples (red, green or both) Grapes (my preference is red) Celery Walnuts (toasted) Mayo Plain/Greek Yogurt Lemon Cress Salt & White Pepper

If you haven’t tried Chicken Waldorf Salad before the ingredient list might look a little strange, but trust me, it’s so darn tasty! It also couldn’t be easier to make.

How to make Chicken Waldorf Salad on Apple Slices

Really couldn’t be more simple! You can even make the chicken salad part in advance and leave in the fridge until you have time to plonk on the apple rounds.

What cut of chicken to use?

I always use breast and take it from leftover rotisserie chicken. I don’t recommend any other cuts in the case. You can always use fresh chicken, fry it up and shred. I’ve added a note in the recipe on the best way to do this! Anywho, someone grab me that lemon, the apples are browning!!

Substitutions in this Chicken Waldorf Salad Recipe

Greek Yogurt – instead of using part mayo part yogurt, you can use all yogurt (or all mayo if you fancy). In recent times they actually started using full yogurt in the Hotel itself. Pecans – if you don’t like or have walnuts, pecans make a great sub. Dried Fruits – things such a raisins or dried cranberries make a great sub for the grapes.

With all salads, it’s all about preference. Sometimes I even feel reluctant putting in measurements. Heck if you want to add a little more of this or a little less of that then go for it! With the same token, if you want to introduce a new ingredient all together then go for it! For this Chicken Waldorf Salad, here are a few of my recommendations:

Welcomed additions to this Chicken Waldorf Salad Recipe

1 tsp Dijon Mustard Splash of Apple Cider Vinegar Pinch of Cayenne Pepper

These apple salad bites are perfect for a party or even better as a quick fix snack. Store your Chicken Waldorf Salad in the fridge and plonk it on some apple slices when the craving hits! A no fuss easy appetizer ready and waiting. So… What are you waiting for??

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