Description
A timeless and refreshing Classic Waldorf Salad featuring crisp green apples, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and toasted walnuts, all coated in a creamy yogurt and mayonnaise dressing with a hint of honey and lemon. Perfect as a light lunch or a delightful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt (dairy or dairy-free)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
Salad
- 2 green apples, diced
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup grapes, halved
- 1 cup whole walnuts or pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- Optional: butter lettuce leaves for serving
Instructions
- Make dressing. In a small bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey until smooth and well combined. Set aside to allow flavors to meld.
- Toss it all together. In a large bowl, combine the diced green apples, celery, halved grapes, toasted walnuts or pecans, chopped parsley, and kosher salt. Pour the prepared dressing over the salad ingredients and gently stir until everything is evenly coated in the creamy dressing. Serve chilled, optionally on butter lettuce leaves for added freshness and presentation.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free Greek yogurt and mayonnaise alternatives.
- To toast walnuts or pecans, warm them in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant.
- Adjust honey amount based on desired sweetness.
- Serve immediately to maintain crunchiness of apples and celery.
- Butter lettuce leaves add a nice presentation and extra texture but are optional.
