Waldorf Salad
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Waldorf Salad
Description
This Waldorf salad layers textures and flavors starting with tart and sweet apples cut into sizable pieces alongside crunchy celery and juicy grapes. Chopped walnuts introduce a nutty crunch contrasting with the fresh fruit and vegetables. The parsley provides a mild herbal note that brightens the salad.
The dressing unites these ingredients with creamy mayonnaise (or yogurt as an alternative), sweetness from granulated sugar, and tartness from lemon juice, balanced lightly with salt. Tossing the dressing gently coats the components without bruising the fruit or wilting the celery.
The salad works well served chilled as a side dish or light lunch, complementing meats or sandwiches. Garnishing with extra fruits adds visual appeal and enhances freshness. Its combination of sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy textures offers a satisfying eating experience suitable for many occasions.
Ingredients
For the salad
- 1 1/2 cups apple cut into 1/2 inch pieces, I use red and green
- 3/4 cup celery thinly sliced
- 1 cup grapes halved
- 1/2 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
For the dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Place the apples, celery, grapes and walnuts in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and salt.
- Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss to coat. Sprinkle with parsley then serve, garnished with additional fruit if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 7mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 178mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 100IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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