5 Best Side Dishes To Serve With Chicken Nuggets, Because There’s Nothing Better Than Nuggets And A Side Dish

chicken waldorf salad side dish

Chicken Waldorf salad is a classic dish.

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It’s easy to make, and it tastes delicious.

However, the secret ingredient that makes this salad so good is grapes!

Grapes are sweet and tart at the same time, so they add extra flavor to your plate.

If you serve chicken waldorf salad with some kind of protein such as chicken, turkey or ham (and maybe even nuts for crunch), you’re all set for an amazing meal that won’t take up too much time in the kitchen either!

Cold poached salmon with pesto

Chicken of the Sea Pink Salmon, Wild-Caught, Skinless & Boneless,...

If you’re looking for a side dish that’s simple to pair well with chicken waldorf salad, but still packs a punch of flavor, this cold poached salmon with pesto is the perfect dish.

It’s also great to serve as part of a spread of appetizers or can be enjoyed by itself as part of your main meal.

You can poach the salmon yourself, or save time by purchasing frozen salmon fillets that are already cooked.

Just thaw them in the refrigerator overnight and then place them in a saucepan with some water, lemon juice and herbs like dill, chives or basil.

Bring this mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about five minutes before serving.

This dish goes well with a simple salad of mixed greens and tomatoes, or try serving it alongside your favorite potato dish.

If you’re looking for something a little more filling, pair this salmon with pasta or risotto.

Baked chicken breast with fresh tomato sauce

Tyson Fully Cooked Southern Style Chicken Tenders, 25 oz. (Frozen)

You might be familiar with a baked chicken breast, but you’ve never had one quite like this.

The basic idea is that you take a boneless skinless chicken breast and bake it in an oven so that it cooks through without turning dry or tough.

You can use this recipe for any kind of protein—chicken breasts, pork chops or even steak—and the amount of time will vary depending on its size and thickness (oven temperatures also vary).

Just make sure that your meat temperature reaches 165°F before serving!

The fresh tomato sauce adds just enough acidity to balance out all those rich ingredients we’ve been talking about.

It’s an easy no-cook recipe that begins with sautéing garlic in olive oil before adding some diced tomatoes and letting them simmer together until thickened into something delicious!

Raw shrimp cocktail as an appetizer

Fresh Brand – Cocktail Shrimp with Sauce, 16 oz, 40 Count (Frozen),...

As a starter, raw shrimp cocktail is a great choice.

It’s got all the elements of a perfect appetizer: fresh, succulent seafood and an acidic dressing to cut through the richness of the meat.

Be sure to use fresh shrimp for this one—it would be a shame if your guests had to struggle through tough or rubbery prawns before their main meal arrived.

Once you’ve picked out some quality shellfish for your appetizer, it’s time to move on to cocktail sauce.

You can use bottled stuff from Trader Joe’s or make your own with ketchup and horseradish mixed together in equal parts (one part each).

If you’re feeling fancy, add some lemon juice and salt so our friends at BITE recommend mixing half a cup of each with two tablespoons white vinegar in addition to those two other ingredients mentioned above.

The final step before serving?

Garnish!

Put out some cocktail toothpicks alongside bowls filled with chilled shrimp salad so everyone can pick up their own bite-sized pieces without getting sticky fingers or hands covered in dressing while trying not drop anything on themselves during dinner conversation later on tonight!

Salmon burgers on the grill

Trident, Alaskan Salmon Burgers (Frozen), 11.2 Oz

While the Waldorf salad is being prepared, you can grill your salmon patties or burgers.

The best way to do this is to put them on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake them at 450 degrees F for about 15 minutes.

Be sure to flip them halfway through cooking time so both sides get cooked evenly!

When they’re done, remove from oven and set aside for later use in assembly of the salad plate.

If you are using salmon patties, place them directly on a hot grill grate.

If using burgers, use foil-lined sheet pans lined with parchment paper.

When the salmon burgers are done, remove from the oven and set aside for later use in assembly of the salad plate.

If you are using salmon patties, place them directly on a hot grill grate.

If using burgers, use foil-lined sheet pans lined with parchment paper.

Corn on the cob

Green Giant, Nibblers Corn-On-The-Cob, Half-Ears, 12 Count (Frozen)

Corn on the cob is an excellent side dish to serve with chicken waldorf salad.

This popular dish is easy to prepare, and it’s a good source of fiber and vitamin C.

You can serve the corn on the cob alongside your salad or make it part of your meal.

To prepare, remove all husk and silk from each ear of corn.

Soak them in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking (to prevent burning), then place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake them at 450 degrees F for about 15 minutes.

Be sure to flip them halfway through cooking time so both sides get cooked evenly!

When they’re done, remove from oven and set aside for later use in assembly of the salad plate.

To prepare corn on the cob, place four ears of corn in a large pot with enough water to cover them.

Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat until it’s at a gentle simmer.

Cook for 15 minutes (or longer if desired), or until kernels are tender when pierced with a knife.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving warm or refrigerate until ready to serve cold.

Conclusion

Chicken Waldorf Salad is the perfect recipe for a weeknight dinner or Sunday lunch.

It’s easy to make, healthy and delicious!

This salad makes use of a variety of colors and textures to make it visually appealing, but most importantly it’s packed full of flavor!

The creamy dressing on top will have everyone begging for more.