Description
Waldorf Salad is a refreshing blend of crisp apples, crunchy celery, sweet grapes, and toasted walnuts, all coated in a creamy yogurt dressing. This classic dish is perfect for potlucks, summer barbecues, or as a light lunch. With its vibrant colors and delightful textures, Waldorf Salad is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of fresh ingredients that will brighten any gathering. Enjoy the balance of sweetness and tanginess while relishing every bite of this crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 2 cups crisp apples (Granny Smith), diced
- 1 cup celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup red grapes, halved
- 1 cup walnuts, toasted
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Dice apples (keeping the skin on) and chop celery into thin slices.
- Toss Everything Together: In a large bowl, combine diced apples, chopped celery, halved grapes, and walnuts. Gently stir to mix.
- Prepare the Dressing: In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Mix It All Up: Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: - To prevent apple browning, toss immediately with lemon juice after chopping. - Feel free to swap out grapes for dried cranberries or add Greek yogurt for extra creaminess. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.