Description
Waldorf Chicken Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of tender chicken, juicy red grapes, and crunchy almonds, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. This vibrant salad is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for any occasion—from summer cookouts to casual family dinners. With its refreshing flavor and colorful presentation, it’s bound to impress your guests while providing a wholesome meal option. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Enjoy this crowd-pleaser chilled or as part of a buffet-style feast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 16 oz bow tie pasta
- 1 cup diced celery
- 3–4 green onions, chopped
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp coarse ground pepper
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 2 cups red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
- Boil chicken breasts in salted water until cooked through. Drain and cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.
- In the same pot, cook bow tie pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped chicken, diced celery, and green onions.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, and parsley in a separate bowl until smooth; pour over chicken mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Gently fold in halved grapes and cooked pasta along with sliced almonds until well mixed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg