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Week of 8/11/25

Rotisserie Chicken Waldorf Salad
with tarragon dressing / baguette

Active: 40 Total: 40
Original GF Paleo Vegetarian
Rotisserie Chicken Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad is an American classic, and we're excited to share this more robust version. Chopped rotisserie chicken and a creamy herb dressing elevate this simple dish from a side to an entree without a lot of extra work.
Smarts: Fresh tarragon can be found with other packaged herbs in the produce section of many grocery stores. It has delicate, slightly sweet notes that complement the chicken and fruit. If you can't find it, parsley or chives make a good substitute.

Tags
Make Ahead, Minimal Heat Required, Entree Salad
Proteins
Chicken, non-ground
Cuisines
American
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Rotisserie Chicken Waldorf Salad:
  • Rotisserie chicken - 1/2 , bones removed and meat chopped or shredded
  • Walnuts - 1/3 cup
  • Celery - 2 stalks , thinly sliced
  • Grapes, red or white - 1 cup , halved
  • Apples - 1 , chopped
  • Lettuce, romaine - 8 oz , chopped (sub any salad greens)
  • Bread, baguette - 8 oz
Tarragon Dressing:
  • Tarragon, fresh - 1 tsp , chopped (sub parsley or chives)
  • Yogurt, plain or Greek - 3 Tbsp
  • Mayonnaise - 3 Tbsp
  • Vinegar, apple cider - 1 Tbsp
  • Lemon juice - 2 tsp
  • Honey - 2 tsp
  • Salt - 1/4 tsp
  • Black pepper - 1/4 tsp

Prep

  1. Chicken - Remove meat from bones and chop or shred (prep all of the chicken at once if you’d like to get a head start on Thursday’s meal). (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  2. Walnuts - Place the walnuts in a dry skillet over low heat. Toast the nuts until fragrant, stirring frequently, 3 to 5 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  3. Celery / Grapes - Prep as directed and store separately. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

  4. Make dressing - Chop tarragon. Whisk together tarragon, yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

  5. Apples / Lettuce - Prep as directed.

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Make

  1. Warm baguette according to package instructions.

  2. If you’d like the chicken warm for the salad, heat it briefly in the microwave.

  3. If dressing was made ahead of time, give it a stir.

  4. Form a bed of lettuce on serving plates. Arrange celery, apples, grapes, and chicken on top of lettuce.

  5. Slice baguette.

  6. Top salads with toasted walnuts and drizzle with dressing until dressed to your liking.

  7. Serve salads with warm baguette slices on the side. Enjoy!

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