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Waldorf Salad
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5 from 4 votes

Waldorf Salad

This famous New York Waldorf Salad is beautiful and elegant! It can be served for any occasion either as an appetizer or as a main course.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Passive time0 minutes
Total Time19 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Appetizers, Lunch, Salads & Dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword Gluten Free, Healthy, Light Meal, Low Sodium, Quick & Easy

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, plus 1 tbsp. for garnish
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise see Recipe
  • 1/4 cup 2% plain yogurt
  • 1/2 tbsp. honey tips & tricks
  • 1 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped tips & tricks
  • 1/8 tsp. hot paprika
  • 1 pinch white pepper
  • 1 pinch ground Himalayan sea salt
  • 1/2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
  • 1 medium sweet apple (such as Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady), cored and chopped into small pieces
  • 2/3 cup celery, finely chopped tips & tricks
  • 2/3 cup red seedless grapes, halved or quartered depending on the size
  • 8 small lettuce leaves

Directions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add ½ cup walnuts and sauté until fragrant, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, add mayo, yogurt, honey, dill, hot paprika, white pepper, sea salt and lemon juice; whisk until well blended and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine celery, apple, grapes and toasted walnuts; stir well. Pour half the dressing over and stir to combine. If more is needed , add until the desired consistency is reached.
  • Place lettuce leaves around the edge of two serving bowls and spoon the salad in. Sprinkle on ½ tbsp. chopped walnuts per bowl. Makes 2 big salads or 4 as an appetizer.