Description
Waldorf Salad is a refreshing and easy-to-make classic salad that perfectly balances crisp apples, crunchy celery, toasted walnuts, and a creamy dressing. This versatile dish is ideal as a snack, side, or light meal, offering a delightful combination of sweet, crunchy, and creamy flavors that brighten any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 crisp apples (such as Granny Smith), cored and chopped into bite-sized cubes
- 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt (use vegan mayo or cashew cream as a substitute)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Optional Ingredients
- 1/3 cup grapes or raisins (washed or soaked if needed)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Wash and chop the apples into bite-sized cubes, slice the celery thinly, and roughly chop the toasted walnuts. If using grapes or raisins, rinse or soak them as needed.
- Mix the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayonnaise (or your chosen alternative) with fresh lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the salad: Gently fold the apples, celery, walnuts, and optional fruits into the dressing. Ensure everything is evenly coated but avoid overmixing to keep the salad crisp.
- Chill before serving: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together beautifully before serving.
Notes
- Keep apples fresh by tossing chopped pieces with lemon juice immediately to prevent browning.
- Toast walnuts briefly in a dry pan to enhance their aroma and crunch.
- Use just enough dressing to lightly coat ingredients and maintain a fresh, crisp texture.
- Chilling the salad before serving improves flavor blending and texture.
- Choose fresh, firm apples and celery for the best crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (toasting walnuts)
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: Waldorf Salad, apple salad, walnut salad, creamy salad, healthy salad, gluten free salad, classic salad, easy salad
