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Waldorf Salad Recipe

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A fresh and crunchy Waldorf Salad featuring a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, yogurt, and lemon juice, tossed with crisp apples, celery, juicy red grapes, and toasted walnuts, served over crisp Bibb lettuce for a light and vibrant dish.

Ingredients

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Dressing

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Salad

  • 1 cup halved red grapes
  • 1 cup chopped apples
  • 1 cup sliced celery
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • Kosher salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted
  • Bibb lettuce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Make the dressing: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain yogurt, and lemon juice until smooth and evenly combined, forming the creamy base of the salad.
  2. Combine the salad ingredients: Add the halved red grapes, chopped apples, sliced celery, and chopped parsley into the bowl with the dressing. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined, ensuring the fruit and vegetables are coated without becoming mushy.
  3. Season and serve: Season the salad mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Top the salad with the toasted walnuts for crunch and serve the mixture over crisp Bibb lettuce leaves for a refreshing presentation.

Notes

  • Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for the best texture.
  • Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant for enhanced flavor.
  • This salad is best served immediately to retain its crispness.
  • You may substitute Greek yogurt for plain yogurt for a thicker dressing with more protein.
  • For a lighter version, reduce or omit the mayonnaise and increase yogurt accordingly.

Keywords: Waldorf Salad, salad with apples and walnuts, creamy fruit salad, classic American salad, healthy salad recipe

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