Waldorf Salad
This Waldorf Salad is a fresh, crunchy classic loaded with crisp apples, juicy grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a creamy yogurt dressing. Perfect as a light appetizer or side salad, it's a quick dish packed with texture and flavor. This recipe fits seamlessly into healthy recipes, simple high protein meals, and recipes appetizers and snacks categories, and it’s one of those recipes to try when you’re short on time but want something satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 medium apples chopped (such as Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup plain yogurt regular or Greek or mayonnaise
- ¼ cup golden raisins optional
- ¼ cup fresh parsley optional
- ½ Tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant. Remove and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped apples, grapes, celery, toasted walnuts, yogurt (or mayo), lemon juice, raisins, and parsley (if using).
- Toss well to coat. Taste and season with sea salt and black pepper.
- Serve immediately, optionally over a bed of fresh lettuce.