Description
A classic Waldorf Salad recipe that combines the sweetness of apples and grapes with the crunch of celery and walnuts, all tossed in a creamy dressing. Perfect for a light and refreshing side dish.
Ingredients
Apples:
2 cups chopped apples (a mix of red and green)
Lemon Juice:
1 tablespoon
Seedless Red Grapes:
1 cup, halved
Celery:
1 cup sliced
Walnuts:
1/2 cup chopped and lightly toasted
Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt:
1/2 cup
Honey:
1 tablespoon (optional)
Salt and Black Pepper:
to taste
Lettuce Leaves:
for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Fruits and Vegetables: Toss chopped apples with lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add grapes, celery, and walnuts.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with honey. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Chill: Pour the dressing over the apple mixture, toss gently to coat. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve: Optionally serve on lettuce leaves.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use all Greek yogurt and skip the honey.
- Add raisins or dried cranberries for extra sweetness, or use pecans instead of walnuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
