Description
Classic Waldorf Salad is a refreshing and timeless dish that combines crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts in a creamy, tangy dressing. Served on a bed of Bibb lettuce, it’s a perfect side dish or light lunch.
Ingredients
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Salad:
- 2 cups Granny Smith and Gala apples, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups red grapes, sliced in half
- 2 cups celery, sliced into thin bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- Bibb or Buttercup lettuce, for serving
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the apples, grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts. Toss to evenly distribute.
- Prepare Serving Bowl: Line a serving bowl with Bibb or Buttercup lettuce and set it aside.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until thoroughly combined.
- Dress Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently stir until well incorporated.
- Serve: Spoon the salad into the prepared lettuce-lined bowl and serve.
Notes
- To prevent apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice after cutting.
- Toast the walnuts for a richer flavor.
- Adjust the amount of sugar in the dressing to your preference.
- Serve immediately or chill for a short time before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
