Waldorf Salad with Yogurt
If you’re looking for a healthier, more robust version of the Waldorf salad then look no further. Light and simple to make it’s a welcome addition to any family table. Mayo out, yoghurt in!
Ingredients
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 apples cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green grapes red or black will also work as long as they are seeded.
- ¼ cup pecan pieces or walnuts, candied nuts, or pepitas
- ½ cup raisins optional
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or full-fat
Instructions
- Combine celery, apples, grapes, pecans, and raisins, if using, in a medium bowl.
- Stir in yoghurt.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a light appetizer or as a side dish.
- Make sure to get a natural yoghurt that has no or very little sugar added to it.
- Peel the outside of your celery to remove any stringiness.
Optional Variations:
Chicken Waldorf Salad - Add shredded poached chicken to the mix for a lovely sandwich filling. Or make these Chicken Salad Sandwiches. Turkey Waldorf Salad - Use your turkey leftovers to make a whole new spin on a Thanksgiving sandwich. Waldorf Salad with Broccoli - Raw broccoli (or cauliflower) florets make for a tasty and healthy addition. Waldorf Tuna Salad - Open and drain a can of tuna before flaking it in for an added boost of protein. Sweet Waldorf Salad - Get a bit more indulgent by swapping in Cool Whip for half of the yogurt.
- Chicken Waldorf Salad - Add shredded poached chicken to the mix for a lovely sandwich filling. Or make these Chicken Salad Sandwiches.
- Turkey Waldorf Salad - Use your turkey leftovers to make a whole new spin on a Thanksgiving sandwich.
- Waldorf Salad with Broccoli - Raw broccoli (or cauliflower) florets make for a tasty and healthy addition.
- Waldorf Tuna Salad - Open and drain a can of tuna before flaking it in for an added boost of protein.
- Sweet Waldorf Salad - Get a bit more indulgent by swapping in Cool Whip for half of the yogurt.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 51mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 459mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 106IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.