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Waldorf Salad Recipe

This easy Classic Waldorf Salad is made with crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, walnuts, and a creamy lemon-yogurt dressing. It’s a refreshing American side dish for holidays, potlucks, lunch, or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Author: Kellie
Cost: $10

Equipment

  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 chef's knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 measuring spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 cup halved red grapes
  • 1 cup halved green grapes
  • 2 cups chopped red apple
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup low fat greek yogurt
  • zest and juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped chives

Instructions

  • Add the apples to a large bowl and toss with lemon juice to help prevent browning.
  • Add the grapes, walnuts, and celery to the bowl.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, poppy seeds, salt, pepper, parsley, and chives until smooth.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to 2 hours before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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Notes

  • For the best texture, make Waldorf Salad 2 to 3 hours before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, but the apples may soften over time.
  • Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp, Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady, or Granny Smith. For a sweet-tart salad, use one red apple and one green apple.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet for a few minutes, then cool completely before adding them to the salad.
  • Do not freeze Waldorf Salad. The fruit and creamy dressing will not hold up well after thawing.
  • For a lighter dressing, use more Greek yogurt and less mayonnaise. For a mayo-free Waldorf Salad, use all plain Greek yogurt.

Nutrition

Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 218mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 399IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg