Waldorf Salad Recipe
Servings: 6
Calories: 256kcal
Waldorf Salad is a classic salad with loads of wholesome crunch and natural sweet and citrusy flavors thanks to the addition of chopped fruit, crunchy nuts and creamy citrus dressing. A lovely addition to holiday get togethers or a sweet addition to any party!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans
- 1 ½ cups chopped apples
- 1 ½ cups red seedless grapes halved
- 1 cup pineapple chunks make sure to drain well
- 2 stalks celery chopped or sliced, about 1 cup
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream plain Greek yogurt can be used instead
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
To Serve:
- Lettuce cups optional
Instructions
Toasted Nuts:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spread the walnuts or pecans onto a small baking sheet and bake for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring frequently. Don’t let them burn! Let nuts cool, then roughly chop before adding to salad.
Dressing:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, granulated sugar, poppy seeds, parsley, lemon zest and lemon juice. Set aside.
Assemble:
- In a large bowl combine the chopped apples, halved grapes, pineapple chunks and celery.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Gently stir in half of the toasted nuts and then sprinkle the rest over the top just before serving.
- Serve in lettuce cups or on it’s own.
Notes
To prepare a Chicken Waldorf Salad, simply add 2 cups of chopped cooked chicken to the recipe and double the dressing ingredients.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg