Description
A classic Waldorf Salad combining crisp apples, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a creamy mayonnaise or yogurt dressing. This refreshing and colorful salad is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for your meals.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 3 Fuji, Gala, or Pink Lady apples
- 3 crisp Granny Smith apples
- 2 cups red grapes
Vegetables
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 3 ribs)
- 3 cups green leaf lettuce or mixed greens
Other Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup walnuts (halved)
- ¾ cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
Instructions
- Cut and Prepare Apples: Wash and dice all 6 apples into bite-sized pieces. Place them into a large mixing bowl and toss immediately with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning.
- Prepare Grapes and Celery: Rinse the grapes thoroughly and cut them in half. Wash and slice the celery ribs to yield 1 cup of chopped celery.
- Mix Ingredients: Add the halved grapes, chopped celery, and halved walnuts to the bowl with the apples. Stir in ¾ cup of mayonnaise or plain yogurt until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Waldorf salad until ready to serve, allowing flavors to meld and keeping it crisp and fresh.
- Serve: Arrange the green leaf lettuce or mixed salad greens on a serving platter or individual plates, then spoon the Waldorf salad on top. Serve immediately chilled for best taste and texture.
Notes
- Using lemon juice keeps the apples from turning brown, maintaining the salad’s fresh appearance.
- Mayonnaise can be substituted with plain yogurt for a lighter, tangier version.
- For added texture, you can toast the walnuts before adding them to the salad.
- This salad is best served the same day but can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.
- For a vegan alternative, use a plant-based mayonnaise or yogurt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
