CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD WITH FLAXSEED-OIL DRESSING

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Flaxseed oil is high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats. Better yet, its rich, nutty taste brings out the sweet, tart flavor of the apples and cranberries in this twist on a traditional Waldorf salad with Flaxseed-Oil Dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons flaxseed oil
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon honey
Coarse salt and pepper, to taste
2 Granny Smith apples (1 pound total), cored and cut into 1/4-inch wedges
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
3 cups thickly shredded (12 ounces) skinless rotisserie chicken (from a small rotisserie chicken)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toast walnuts until crisp and fragrant, about 10 minutes. When cool enough to handle, chop coarsely; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, flaxseed oil, vinegar, honey, and 2 tablespoons water; season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add apples, dried cranberries, celery, onion, and chicken; toss to combine. Divide among 4 plates; top with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 g, Fat 31 g, Protein 33 g

Shaikh Khursheed
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The salad was too sour. I think I'll use less lemon juice next time.


Courtney Sampson
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The salad was too salty. I think I'll use less salt next time.


drylvid
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The salad was too dry. I think I'll add some more mayonnaise next time.


Steave Smithers
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The salad was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


ATUGONZA RONALD
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The dressing was a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll use less flaxseed oil next time.


Binod Oli
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The chicken waldorf salad was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less apples next time.


Tameika Douglas
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination.


Eric Kissinger
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a healthy and refreshing option for lunch or dinner.


keshav khadka
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Obert Chakaz
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The chicken waldorf salad was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect and the flaxseed oil dressing added a nice touch.


Bikash Halder
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use leftover chicken to make it.


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I was skeptical about using flaxseed oil, but it turned out to be a great choice. The dressing was light and flavorful.


Pa Khi
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The flaxseed oil dressing is a nice touch. It adds a nutty flavor that really complements the other ingredients.


Angel Priya
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This salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone raved about the unique flavor combination of the apples, walnuts, and chicken. I'll definitely be making this again.