waldorf salad
Crisp apples, crunchy celery, sweet seedless grapes and toasted walnuts are tossed in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing for a classic waldorf salad that’s bright, refreshing, and easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Knife
Ingredients
Salad
- 2 cups apples, diced about 2 medium apples, tart or sweet as preferred
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup seedless grapes, halved red or green
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped and toasted
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or half mayo and half plain yogurt for a lighter dressing
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
Instructions
- Core and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces; toss with a little lemon juice if you want to prevent browning.
- Thinly slice the celery and halve the seedless grapes. Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them briefly in a dry skillet until fragrant; let cool.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Place the apples, celery, grapes and walnuts in a large mixing bowl. Pour the dressing over the mixture and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and chill the salad for about 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt; add a touch of honey if you prefer a sweeter dressing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For best texture, add the nuts just before serving if you want them extra crunchy.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 4gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.8mg
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