Description
A classic Waldorf Salad recipe featuring a delightful mix of crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a creamy dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or as a side dish for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
Grapes:
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
Celery:
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
Walnuts:
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped and lightly toasted
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- Lettuce leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped apples, grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Serve: Chill the salad and serve on its own or over lettuce leaves.
Notes
- To prevent browning, toss chopped apples with lemon juice.
- For a lighter version, use half mayonnaise and half Greek yogurt.
- Flavors meld nicely if made a few hours ahead.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
