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american waldorf salad

American Waldorf Salad

A refreshingly crisp salad featuring apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts bound in a tangy-sweet dressing.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise substitute part Greek yogurt for tang
  • 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt keep chilled until mixing
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice freshly squeezed only
  • 1 teaspoon honey for subtle sweetness
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt adjust to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper for gentle spice
Salad
  • 2 apples cored and diced; leave skin on
  • 2 stalks celery thinly sliced
  • 1 cup seedless red grapes halved
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted and roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped

Method
 

Dressing
  1. Whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until silky smooth.
Salad
  1. Toss apple cubes with extra lemon juice immediately to prevent browning, then fold in celery and grapes.
  2. Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently fold to coat without crushing the ingredients.
  3. Sprinkle in toasted walnuts and chives, then chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best texture, assemble just before serving or chill no longer than 2 hours to keep apples crisp.
You can swap pecans for walnuts for a milder nut flavor.
Leftovers stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.