Waldorf Salad with Walnuts
Waldorf Salad with Walnuts
Ingredients
- 2 red apples, cored and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 4 lettuce leaves, such as butter or romaine, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, sliced celery, halved red grapes, and toasted chopped walnuts. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and optional granulated sugar until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Pour the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This also ensures the salad is served chilled.
⏱️ 15 min
- 5
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir. Serve chilled on individual lettuce leaves or as a side dish.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Waldorf Salad with Walnuts
- 2 red apples, cored and diced into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 cups red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 4 lettuce leaves, such as butter or romaine, for serving
Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, sliced celery, halved red grapes, and toasted chopped walnuts. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and optional granulated sugar until smooth. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Pour the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This also ensures the salad is served chilled.
⏱️ 15 min - 5
Before serving, give the salad a quick stir. Serve chilled on individual lettuce leaves or as a side dish.
⏱️ 2 min