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Grilled Chicken Avocado Waldorf Salad
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 heads of romaine lettuce, chopped
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing into strips.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped romaine lettuce, chopped apples, halved grapes, chopped walnuts, and diced avocado.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup of olive oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
- Divide the salad onto 4 plates and top each with the grilled chicken strips.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
The Grilled Chicken Waldorf Salad is a classic dish that originated in the late 1800s at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. It was created by the maître d'hôtel, Oscar Tschirky, and quickly became a staple in American cuisine. The addition of avocado to this traditional recipe brings a creamy and buttery texture, elevating the flavors to a whole new level. The dish is a perfect blend of grilled chicken, crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy walnuts, and creamy avocado, all tossed in a tangy dressing. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in upscale restaurants and bistros across the United States, where chefs put their own spin on this timeless recipe. The key to making a delicious Grilled Chicken Waldorf Salad with added avocado lies in using fresh, high-quality ingredients and balancing the flavors and textures to create a harmonious dish that delights the palate.
35 min
4
380 calories
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