Description

This Classic Waldorf Salad is a delightful blend of crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, all tossed together in a creamy, tangy yogurt-mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or light meal, this salad is served atop tender Bibb or Buttercup lettuce leaves for an elegant presentation. A true timeless classic that’s both easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

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Salad:

2 cups granny smith and gala apples, cored and cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups red grapes, sliced in half
2 cups celery, sliced into thin, bite-sized pieces
1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
Bibb or Buttercup Lettuce, for serving

Dressing:

1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the Salad Base
In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, grapes, celery, and chopped walnuts. Toss the ingredients gently to evenly distribute them.
Prepare the Lettuce Base
Line a serving bowl with Bibb or Buttercup lettuce leaves and set it aside. This creates a beautiful base for serving the salad.
Make the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, granulated sugar, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well-combined. The dressing should have a creamy consistency with a slight tang from the lemon juice.
Combine Salad and Dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently stir until everything is thoroughly coated with the creamy mixture. Be sure to mix carefully to avoid breaking apart the tender ingredients.
Assemble and Serve
Spoon the dressed salad into the prepared serving bowl lined with lettuce. Serve immediately and enjoy this delightful, fresh dish.

Notes

Toasting the walnuts enhances their flavor and provides a nutty aroma. To toast, simply place them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently until fragrant.
To keep the apples from browning, toss them with a little lemon juice before mixing them with the other ingredients.
For a sweeter twist, you can add a handful of raisins or dried cranberries to the mix.
Adjust the dressing’s sweetness or tanginess to your liking by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
This salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 346
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 252mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 23g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 9mg