american waldorf salad
A refreshing blend of crisp apples, celery, grapes, toasted walnuts and cranberries in a creamy honey-lemon dressing. Chilled to perfection, this classic american waldorf salad offers a bright crunch and balance of sweet and tart in every bite.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- 2 each red apples cored and chopped
- 2 each green apples cored and chopped
- 1 cup celery trimmed, strings removed, diced and patted dry
- 1 cup seedless grapes halved
- 0.5 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
Dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk ½ cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper until smooth and glossy.0.5 cup mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Salad
- Add chopped red and green apples, diced celery, halved grapes, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries. Toss gently until every piece is coated.2 each red apples, 2 each green apples, 1 cup celery, 1 cup seedless grapes, 0.5 cup walnuts
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir gently before serving and adjust seasoning with a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lemon if needed.
Notes
Soaking chopped apples in ice water for 5 minutes prevents browning without diluting flavor.
Placing a paper towel under the lid of the storage container absorbs excess moisture and keeps the salad crunchy.
Nutrition
Serving: 150gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 20g
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