Description
A creamy and refreshing Waldorf Salad featuring crisp apples, juicy red grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts tossed in a tangy mayonnaise and Greek yogurt dressing. Perfectly chilled and served over butter lettuce for a classic American side dish that’s both flavorful and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups chopped crisp apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, toasted if desired
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional for Serving
- Butter lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit and Nuts: In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, halved grapes, sliced celery, and toasted walnuts. This combination creates the base of the salad with a mix of crisp, juicy, and crunchy textures.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, honey if using, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended, adding a creamy and tangy complement to the fruits and nuts.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the apple mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Chill the Salad: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld and to serve it nicely chilled.
- Serve: Serve the Waldorf Salad as is in bowls or spoon portions over butter lettuce leaves for an elegant presentation and added freshness.
Notes
- For extra crunch, consider adding diced pear or jicama.
- You can use all Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing or all mayonnaise for a more traditional flavor.
- Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and adds depth to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
