Last Updated on July 23, 2025 by Carrie Korem, FNTP
A chopped Waldorf salad is full of crunchy fruits and vegetables and makes a great side dish in the summer!
For this recipe you’ll need:
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Mayonnaise – I like to purchase this one, or make this homemade recipe
- Buttermilk
- Fresh lemon juice
- Dijon mustard
- Celtic sea salt
- 2 apples
- Seedless grapes
- Blueberries
- Celery
- Almonds
- Chives
If you don’t have any buttermilk on hand, you can combine 1/4 cup milk and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Let it sit for about 10 minutes until it curdles. It’s such an easy substitute!
The Waldorf salad was created in 1893 in New York City, by Oscar Tshirky, the maître d’hôtel of the Waldorf Astoria. The original recipe only had apples, celery and mayonnaise, but others have added to the recipe to make it their own.
I love the addition of the fruit and crunch almonds in this variation!
Here are some more salad recipes that you might enjoy!
Cherry Tomato, Red Pepper and Mozzarella Salad
Watermelon, Arugula, and Feta Salad
Chopped Waldorf Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (here's a fantastic homemade recipe)
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Celtic sea salt
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 cup seedless grapes, cut in half
- 1 cup blueberries, cut in half
- 3 large ribs celery, diced
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (omit for nut-free)
- 2 tablespoons chives, diced
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Simmer over medium for about 12 minutes until cooked through. Cool. Cut into small pieces.
- Whisk mayo, buttermilk, lemon juice, and Dijon in a small bowl. Season to taste with salt.
- Place apples, grapes, blueberries, celery, almonds, chives and chicken in a salad bowl. Pour dressing over top and toss until all ingredients are coated in the dressing. Serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Serves 8
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