If you’re from California or simply love fresh, healthy meals, this California Waldorf Chicken Salad is going to hit all the right notes! Packed with crunchy apples, juicy grapes, and toasted walnuts, this salad is elevated with a tangy pineapple yogurt dressing that tastes like sunshine in a bowl. Perfect for a light, flavorful meal under the warm California sun, this dish is one you’ll make over and over again.
I originally discovered this recipe on This Silly Girl’s Kitchen, and it’s so good that I had to share it with my fellow Californians. Whether you’re planning a beach picnic, a farm-to-table lunch, or a healthy bite after yoga, this recipe fits perfectly with California’s love for fresh, vibrant flavors.
A Little California Twist: While Waldorf salad has its roots in New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, we’re giving it a modern California spin by using rotisserie chicken for ease and boosting the flavor with golden raisins and Greek yogurt for that extra health kick. California’s love for farm-fresh produce comes through with the crisp apples, sweet grapes, and the addition of pineapple, which provides a fun tropical twist!