Waldorf Salad Recipe
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Waldorf Salad Recipe
Description
This Waldorf Salad Recipe brings together diced red-skinned apples, halved seedless red grapes, sliced celery, toasted walnuts, and raisins—all tossed in a dressing of mayonnaise, plain yogurt, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. The mixture balances sweetness from the fruit and raisins with the savory creaminess of the dressing and a touch of tartness from lemon juice. Toasting the walnuts adds depth and crunch while the celery contributes refreshing crispness. The salad combines different textures and flavors for a characteristic light, fresh dish.
Mixing the dressing shortly before serving helps maintain the salad’s crispness. It can be served chilled, making it a nice accompaniment alongside roasted meats, sandwiches, or as a standalone light dish. For a lighter option, low-fat mayonnaise and yogurt can be used as well as sugar substitutes.
Ingredients
- For the dressing:
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons yogurt plain full fat
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 2 cups apple cored and diced, firm red skinned
- 1 cup grape halved, red, seedless
- 1 cup celery sliced
- 3/4 cup walnuts toast them on a lined baking sheet in the oven at 375F until their color slightly darkens, then let cool completely, toasted, chopped
- 3 tablespoons raisins (can also use dried cherries or cranberries)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. In a large mixing bowl add all of the salad ingredients. Pour over the dressing and stir to thoroughly combine. Serve immediately, otherwise cover and refrigerate.
Notes
- For a lower-calorie dressing, substitute light mayonnaise and low-fat yogurt, and use a sugar alternative like stevia.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 289mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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