Description
A refreshing and crunchy Waldorf Salad featuring a creamy Greek yogurt dressing combined with crisp celery, sweet grapes, tart Honeycrisp apples, fresh cilantro, and toasted walnuts. This salad is perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of one lemon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 1 cup halved red grapes
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup chopped Honeycrisp apples
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 cup roughly chopped walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon zest, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine the salad ingredients: In a larger bowl, mix together the halved red grapes, diced celery, chopped Honeycrisp apples, and chopped cilantro to distribute the ingredients evenly.
- Dress the salad: Pour the yogurt dressing over the fruit and vegetable mixture and gently stir until all the ingredients are coated with the dressing.
- Add walnuts and serve: Top the dressed salad with the toasted roughly chopped walnuts to add a crunchy texture before serving immediately.
Notes
- To toast walnuts, spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until fragrant.
- Use Honeycrisp apples for their balance of sweet and tart flavor; Granny Smith is a good substitute for extra tartness.
- For a vegan option, substitute Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Serve chilled for best flavor and texture.