5 from 60 votes
Classic Waldorf Salad
Classic Waldorf Salad combines crisp green apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts in a creamy dressing of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey. This salad delivers a balance of sweet, tart, and nutty flavors with contrasting crunchy and juicy textures. It can be served on a bed of butter lettuce for added freshness, making it a light and refreshing addition to meals.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
341 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt dairy or dairy-free
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 green apples diced
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup grapes halved
- 1 cup walnuts toasted and roughly chopped, or pecans; whole
- 2 tablespoons parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- butter lettuce leaves, optional, for serving
Instructions
- Make dressing. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey. Set aside.
- Toss it all together. In a large bowl, add the green apples, celery, grapes, walnuts, parsley, salt, and mayo dressing. Stir it all together until everything is evenly coated.
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Notes
- Prepare fruits, herbs, and toasted nuts a day ahead and store separately to maintain freshness.
- Assemble the salad 2 to 3 hours before serving for the best texture.
- Cool toasted nuts completely before adding to prevent melting the creamy dressing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Use tart, crisp apples like Granny Smith for optimal flavor and texture.
- Customize ingredients if desired, following provided substitution guidance.
Nutrition Information
Calories
341kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
17g
(100%)
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
(1%)
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
363mg
(15%)
Potassium
401mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
21g
(42%)
Vitamin A
367IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17g | 100% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 363mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 401mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 21g | 42% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.