Cranberry Waldorf a Healthier Version
Brighten up your table with this healthier take on the classic Cranberry Waldorf Salad! This vibrant, no-cook recipe features a medley of fresh cranberries, crisp apples, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, and earthy walnuts, all brought together with a creamy yet guilt-free Greek yogurt dressing lightly sweetened with honey and brightened with a splash of lemon juice. Perfect as a refreshing side dish or a wholesome snack, this salad delivers a satisfying balance of crunch and tang while keeping calories in check. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an easy, nutrient-packed option for clean eating enthusiasts and fans of timeless salads alike. Serve it chilled to let the flavors meld for an extra burst of deliciousness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh cranberries
- 2 medium Apple (any crisp variety, like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
- 2 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (chopped)
- 0.75 cup Plain Greek yogurt (preferably low-fat)
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries and roughly chop them. Set aside.
Core and dice the apples into small bite-sized pieces. Leave the skin on for added fiber and color.
Thinly slice the celery into small crescents.
Halve the red grapes and chop the walnuts if they are not already pre-chopped.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cranberries, apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and salt until smooth.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the fruit and nut mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and optionally chill it in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve as a side dish or a healthy standalone snack. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1004 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.6 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 143.7 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 95.8 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1541 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
