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 mins
Cook Time4 minutes mins
Passive Time0 minutes mins
Total Time19 minutes mins
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Appetizers, Lunch, Salads & Dressings
Cuisine: American
Keyword Gluten Free, Healthy, Light Meal, Low Sodium/No Sodium, Quick & Easy
- ½ cup chopped walnuts, plus 1 tbsp. for garnish
- ¼ cup mayonnaise see Recipe
- ¼ cup 2% plain yogurt
- ½ tbsp. honey tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. fresh dill, chopped tips & tricks
- ⅛ tsp. hot paprika
- 1 pinch white pepper
- 1 pinch ground Himalayan pink salt
- ½ tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
- 1 medium sweet apple (such as Gala, Fuji, Pink Lady), cored and chopped into small pieces
- ⅔ cup celery, finely chopped tips & tricks
- ⅔ cup red seedless grapes, halved or quartered depending on the size
- 8 small lettuce leaves tips & tricks
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.