Best 9 Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwiches Recipes

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Are you craving for a delightful and refreshing lunch option that's packed with flavor and texture? Look no further than the Waldorf Chicken Salad Sandwich. This classic dish combines the crisp crunch of celery and apple, the savory taste of walnuts and chicken, and the creamy richness of mayonnaise and yogurt. Served on soft and fluffy bread, it's a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SIMPLY THE BEST CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD



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This is an easy and delicious recipe, sure to be a favorite for any occasion. The recipe is for 3 to 4 servings (double the ingredients if you want to serve more people). Enjoy.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup chopped walnuts
2 cooked rotisserie chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup dried cranberries
½ Granny Smith apple, cored and cubed
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Spread chopped walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast walnuts in the preheated oven until they are fragrant and browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • Lightly toss chicken with grape halves, cranberries, apple, walnuts, and onion in a salad bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, vanilla yogurt, and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 23.6 g

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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"Autumn is apple-picking time here in New Jersey, so with such an abundance of that delicious fruit, it just seemed natural to toss a chopped apple into my chicken salad," relates Karen Small from Maple Shade.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium tart apple, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon apple juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
8 slices pumpernickel bread
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread about 1 cup chicken salad over four slices of bread,. Top with lettuce if desired and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 48g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.

CHICKEN WALDORF SANDWICHES



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Waldorf chicken salad sandwiches is a super simple recipe that serves a classic and delicious salad on tender raisin bread.

Provided by Linda Larsen

Categories     Sandwiches

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (12-ounce) cans chicken, drained, or 2 cup shredded cooked chicken
1 to 2 chopped, unpeeled Granny Smith apples
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
8 slices cinnamon raisin bread
Leaf lettuce or butter lettuce

Steps:

  • You can store the chicken salad filling in the refrigerator for up to two days, tightly covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Cholesterol 116 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 410 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 39 g, ServingSize 4-6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium apple, unpeeled, chopped
Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tablespoons)
2 cups diced cooked chicken (about 1 large breast)
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup yogurt (preferably Greek non-fat)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 orange (about 1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Serving suggestion: Baby greens, extra grapes, raisins and walnuts for garnish
  • Coat the chopped apple with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the chicken, grapes, celery, raisins and walnuts, and gently combine.
  • In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice and salt. Gently fold the dressing into the salad. Serve on a bed of greens.

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD WRAP BENTO BOX



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The flavor of a Waldorf salad, but as a chicken salad wrap, separated into a bento box to keep it from getting soggy!

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Salad

Time 30m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup chopped boneless chicken breast
¼ cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ stalk celery, diced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 pinch dried tarragon, or to taste
1 pinch salt to taste
1 flour tortilla
1 small apple, cored and chopped
1 teaspoon chopped walnuts, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken in the hot oil until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cooled chicken, grapes, celery, and mayonnaise together in a bowl. Add tarragon and season with salt. Place chicken mixture into a compartment of a bento box.
  • Roll or gently fold the tortilla and place into the largest section of the bento box. Place apple and walnuts in additional compartments. When ready to eat, spoon chicken mixture onto the tortilla, add the other toppings, and wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 769.2 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 105.7 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 40.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 647.8 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 to 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 whole chickens (3 to 4 pounds each)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for drizzling
1/3 cup mayonnaise, plus more for serving
1 cup green grapes, sliced
1 cup walnuts, chopped
4 ribs celery, chopped
1 green apple, peeled and chopped
1 bunch chives, chopped
1 lemon, juiced
Butter lettuce, for serving
Country loaf or nice whole-wheat bread, sliced and toasted, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Set the chickens on a rimmed baking sheet, sprinkle them all over with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. Roast to an internal temperature of 160 degrees F, taken between the breast and thigh, about 1 hour.
  • Allow to cool. With two forks, shred all the meat off the bone.
  • In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, mayonnaise, grapes, walnuts, celery, apples, chives, lemon juice and big pinches of salt and pepper. Toss well.
  • To assemble the sandwiches: Fill a leaf of butter lettuce with some chicken salad. Sandwich the stuffed lettuce with two slices of bread spread with mayo. Repeat for the remaining sandwiches. Slice in half and enjoy.

CHICKEN WALDORF SANDWICH



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Waldorf salad contains chopped chicken, apples, and walnuts in a mayonnaise dressing. This sandwich takes the salad and puts it between two pieces of raisin bread.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) cans chicken, drained or 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 -2 chopped unpeeled granny smith apple
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 slices raisin bread
1 leaf lettuce

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients except bread and lettuce in a medium bowl and mix well. Make sandwiches with bread and lettuce. You can store the chicken salad recipe filling in the refrigerator up to two days, tightly covered.

WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD ON RAISIN BREAD



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Make and share this Waldorf Chicken Salad on Raisin Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1/2 cup apple, chopped
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1/3 cup mayonnaise or 1/3 cup salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon salt
8 slices raisin bread
4 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except bread and lettuce, mix well.
  • Top each with lettuce leaf.
  • Cover with remaining bread slices.

WALDORF SANDWICHES



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"The fresh fruity filling for this sandwich is a nice variation of a classic. My clan loves the cool and creamy combination, so I serve these sandwiches often for a light lunch or dinner."-Darlene Sutton, Arvada, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 medium red apple, chopped
1 medium green apple, chopped
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
Rolls, croissants or pita bread

Steps:

  • Drain pineapple, pressing out excess juice; discard all but 1/4 cup juice. In a large bowl, combine pineapple, chicken, apples, walnuts and celery. , In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, poppy seeds, sugar, lemon zest, vanilla, salt and reserved pineapple juice. Pour over chicken mixture and toss well. Chill. Serve on rolls or croissants or in pita bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233 calories, Fat 18g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use high-quality mayonnaise and fresh ingredients.
  • If you don't have celery, you can substitute with chopped red onion or cucumber.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute with chopped pecans or almonds.
  • To make the salad ahead of time, simply prepare the chicken salad and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, simply spread the salad on bread and top with lettuce and tomato.
  • For a healthier version of the salad, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.

Conclusion:

Waldorf chicken salad sandwiches are a classic American lunch dish that are easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With their creamy, flavorful filling and crunchy texture, they're the perfect sandwich for a picnic, potluck, or backyard barbecue. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give Waldorf chicken salad sandwiches a try. You won't be disappointed!

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