Waldorf Salad
A crisp, creamy classic of apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts tossed in a bright lemony dressing. Simple to make, endlessly customizable, and perfect as a side, light lunch, or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
- 2 cups apples, chopped (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt (or half and half)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- butter lettuce or romaine leaves, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), lemon juice, honey (if using), salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place chopped apples in a large mixing bowl and toss immediately with 1–2 teaspoons of the dressing to prevent browning.
- Add celery and halved grapes to the apples.
- Pour in the remaining dressing and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Fold in the toasted walnuts, reserving a spoonful for garnish if desired.
- Cover and chill for 15–30 minutes for best flavor.
- Serve chilled on its own or spooned over lettuce leaves; garnish with reserved walnuts and a crack of pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cupCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10g
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