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Delicious Waldorf salad with apples, celery, walnuts, and creamy dressing served in a bowl.

Waldorf Salad

A classic, refreshing salad featuring crisp apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts, combined in a creamy dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pieces apples, chopped Crisp varieties like Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith recommended.
  • 2 to 3 stalks celery, sliced For crispiness.
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved Optional.
  • 0.5 cup walnuts, chopped Toast for 3 to 5 minutes for better flavor.
  • 1 head lettuce (optional) Use romaine or butter lettuce.
Dressing Ingredients
  • 0.5 cup Greek yogurt Can substitute half with mayo.
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice For brightness.
  • 1 tbsp honey Adjust to taste.
  • to taste salt and black pepper Add a pinch of Dijon for extra flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dry the produce thoroughly to prevent watery dressing.
  2. Chop the apples into bite-size pieces, leaving the peel on.
  3. Slice the celery stalks.
  4. Halve the grapes.
  5. Rough chop the walnuts and toast them in a dry pan for 3 to 5 minutes.
Mixing the Salad
  1. In a small bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  2. Fold the dressing into the salad mixture.
  3. Taste and adjust flavors, ensuring a pinch of salt to enhance sweetness.

Notes

Keep walnuts separate until ready to eat if packing for lunch to maintain crunch. For added flavors and textures, consider incorporating raisins, shredded chicken, or spices like cinnamon.