wenatchee salad (like a waldorf)
The Wenatchee Valley is in the central part of Washington state and is the apple and pear capital of the Northwest. Cook time is chilling time. You could leave the chicken out and add more apple for a vegetarian version. THE COOK TIME IS REFRIGERATION TIME.
prep time
20 Min
cook time
2 Hr
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 quart cold water
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 medium red apples, unpeeled (cored and diced)
- 2 medium granny smith apples, unpeeled (cored and diced)
- 1 medium pear, unpeeled (firm green or red, cored and diced)
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped (or pecans)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (craisins)
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- - lettuce, for serving
How To Make wenatchee salad (like a waldorf)
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Step 1Pour the cold water into a medium bowl, and mix in the 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Add the diced fruit and allow to stand briefly. This keeps the fruit from browning.
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Step 2In a large bowl, mix the chicken, celery, walnuts and dried cranberries.
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Step 3Drain and add the diced apples, mixing well.
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Step 4In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and parsley.
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Step 5Add to the chicken mixture and gently toss to coat.
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Step 6Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill thoroughly before serving.
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Step 7To serve place some lettuce leaves on each plate on top with salad.
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