Description
A fresh and crunchy Waldorf Salad combining sweet red grapes, crisp celery, and Honeycrisp apples with a tangy Greek yogurt dressing, finished with toasted walnuts for a delightful texture contrast. This easy-to-make salad is perfect as a light lunch or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped Honeycrisp apples
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined to create a tangy and creamy dressing.
- Mix Salad Ingredients: In a larger bowl, combine the halved red grapes, diced celery, chopped Honeycrisp apples, and chopped cilantro. Stir gently to mix all the fresh ingredients evenly.
- Toss with Dressing: Pour the yogurt dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and stir carefully until everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add Toasted Walnuts: Sprinkle the toasted, roughly chopped walnuts on top of the salad just before serving to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
Notes
- To toast walnuts, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Use Greek yogurt for a creamy yet healthier dressing alternative to mayonnaise.
- Honeycrisp apples offer a perfect balance of sweetness and crispness, but you can substitute with Granny Smith for a tart flavor.
- The salad is best served immediately to maintain the crunchiness of the ingredients.
- For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of honey or a dash of cinnamon to the dressing.
