Description
Classic Waldorf Salad is a refreshing and crunchy salad featuring a mix of green apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a side dish for holiday dinners or light lunches, offering a delightful balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors.
Ingredients
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Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (dairy or dairy-free)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Salad
- 2 green apples, diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup whole walnuts or pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional: butter lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey. Stir until smooth and well blended. Set aside to let the flavors meld.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the diced green apples, diced celery, halved grapes, toasted and chopped walnuts or pecans, finely chopped parsley, and kosher salt. Pour the prepared dressing over the mixture.
- Toss the salad: Gently stir all ingredients together until the apples, celery, grapes, and nuts are evenly coated with the creamy dressing, ensuring a flavorful and cohesive salad.
- Serve: Optionally, serve the Waldorf salad on butter lettuce leaves for added freshness and presentation. Enjoy immediately for best texture.
Notes
- This Waldorf salad is a classic dish that fits perfectly on any holiday dinner table.
- The combination of apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts creates a beautiful balance of sweet, crunchy, and creamy flavors.
- Toasting the walnuts or pecans enhances their flavor and adds a delightful crunch.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with a dairy-free alternative to make the salad vegan-friendly.
- For best taste and texture, prepare the salad shortly before serving to prevent the apples from browning.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 341 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 363 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 4 mg
