Weekend at the Cottage Recipes
CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD
Moist tender chicken, crunchy Granny Smith apples, sweet grapes and crunchy walnuts tossed in a creamy dressing, this salad combination is a classic for a reason. www.weekendatthecottage.com/chicken-waldorf-salad
Ingredients
For the dressing:
•½ cup mayonnaise
•1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
•juice of half a lemon
For the salad:
•5 ribs celery, chopped
•2 cups red grapes, quartered
•2 Granny Smith apples, cored and chopped
•2 cups roast chicken, chilled and cubed
•1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
•1 cup walnuts, rough-chopped or broken by hand
•salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard and lemon juice in a small bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
2. Place prepared celery, grapes, apple, chicken and mint in a medium-sized bowl. Add dressing and toss. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. Transfer portions to plates and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve immediately.