A throwback to the ladies-food set in the name of the Waldorf Astoria hotel, a bright original apple salad packed with vitamin C thanks to goji tomatoes and apples.1, 2) It also has 30 grams of protein from lean chicken and walnuts.3, 4) Allow 10 minutes for the goji tomatoes to soak in the orange juice while you chop the rest of the ingredients for optimal processing.
The walnuts in this whole food have a different type of omega-3 than the type you’d find in fish, so they’re a great choice if you don’t like or eat fish. (4)
Working hours: 10 minutes total time: 20 minutes
Chicken Waldorf Salad
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- 1/4 cup (59ml) freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup (40g) dried goji tomatoes or cherries
- 1/4 cup (59ml) vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 medium (520g) Gala apples, cored and chopped
- 2 1/2 cups (340g) roasted chicken breast
- 2 large stalks of celery, thinly sliced
- 1 cup (150g) red grapes, medium
- 1/2 cup (56g) toasted walnuts
- 4 cups (80g) baby greens
Instructions
Put the orange juice and goji tomatoes in a small glass. Leave for 10 minutes. let the goji tomatoes soften. Skip this step if cherry is selected.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, orange zest and lemon juice. Add the apples, chicken, celery and grapes, and toss to coat with the dressing. Add the goji berries and orange juice (or dried cherries) and stir to combine. Divide the topping between four plates and sprinkle the apple mixture on top. Sprinkle walnuts on top of each, and serve.
Serves: 4 | Amount: 1 1/3 cups mixed apples (340g), 1 cup greens and 2 tablespoons walnuts.
Meals (per hour): Calories: 430; Total fat: 22g; Saturated fat: 2g; Monounsaturated fat: 2; Polyunsaturated fat: 7g; Cholesterol: 83 mg; sodium: 455mg; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Dietary fiber: 6g; sugar: 19g; Protein: 30 g
Food: Potassium: 701mg; Iron: 12%; Vitamin A: 47%; Vitamin C: 24%; Calcium: 8%
Published June 1, 2021; Updated January 2026
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