A twist on the 1920’s classic, this salad goes great on a bulky roll or croissant. You’ll find it’s better than the Waldorf Salad Original Recipe but still close in taste!
I made this recipe when trying out some 1920’s recipes but naturally didn’t have all of the original ingredients. And I’m not mad! We loved this so much more than the Waldorf Salad original recipe and even made it again for camping just a few days later. Now, it’s a much requested cool lunch or dinner in our household.
How to MakeThis Waldorf Salad Recipe
Just like I did, if you don’t have the exact ingredients necessary to make this salad, I encourage you to make it your own. Swap in and out based on what you have on hand and what sounds good.
Ingredients:
- 1 cups of red grapes cut in half
- 2 cups of shredded chicken
- 1 rib of sliced celery
- 1 scallion sliced
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup of mayo but add to your liking
This recipe is super easy, you just need to mix your ingredients together and enjoy! I like to serve ours on just about any bread I can find, we really enjoy bulky rolls and croissants but any bread will do. I also like this served on crackers almost as a dip. It’s a fun snack when you have it that way! And for a low-carb treat you can actually serve it on celery!
Swaps and Recommendations
Chicken Options
For the chicken there are lots of options, to stay cool in the summer I prefer to use rotisserie chicken. I find rotisserie chicken to be extremely affordable and I can usually get 2-3 meals out of just one $5 chicken! You can also easily cook up some chicken in the instant pot or slow cooker and shred or chop that yourself. This can also be really budget friendly if you can find chicken on sale for less than $2 a lb (I recommend to stock up at that price and freeze some!) If fresh chicken just isn’t in the cards, chicken salad is a great way to use canned chicken. I’ve even heard some tips to drain and even rinse the canned chicken to get the canned flavor away.
For the Celery
I know this recipe calls for one single rib of celery and I really do hate buying celery for just one rib. I recommend when you are stuck in this situation, to buy the whole package of celery and dice and freeze the leftovers before it goes bad. Frozen diced celery works wonders in soups and anything you might need a mirepoix for! And, if you don’t have fresh celery, celery salt is a good alternative to add the right flavor just make sure to add slowly and check the flavor.
Scallion Alternatives
If you don’t have scallions there are a few alternative options. Go ahead and use minced yellow, white, or red onion. And, if you don’t have any fresh options, use 1 tsp of onion powder, this will add a lot of flavor for just pennies.
Fresh vs. Dried Herbs
While this recipe is based on dried herbs because that is what was readily available in the 1920’s, fresh herbs are never discouraged! Fresh parsley or dill would do wonders in this salad and would pack a delicious fresh punch!
Check Out This and Other Cool Summer Meal Options
This better than the Waldorf salad original recipe is a great summer lunch or dinner. It’s something I love to make when it’s super hot out and I don’t want to use the stove. You can watch me make 10 No Cook Meals Here. Or check out the blog here! For more delicious dinners, check out these 10 recipes for Simple and Cheap Dinners!
If you are looking specifically for fast and cheap recipes I’d go check out these 15 recipes for $5 in under 10 minutes or this list of 25 of the best rice and beans recipes. No matter where you end up, you’ll be getting some great, cheap, and delicious recipes!
Better Than The Original Waldorf Chicken Salad
Ingredients
- 1 cup red grapes sliced in half
- 2 cups diced chicken
- 1 rib celery sliced
- 1 scallion sliced
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill weed
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayo to your liking
Instructions
- Mix together all the ingredients and serve on a bulky roll or croissant.
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