Dairy-Free Classic Waldorf Salad
Elevate your salad game with this irresistible Dairy-Free Classic Waldorf Salad, a fresh and wholesome twist on the traditional favorite. Featuring crisp Granny Smith and red apples, crunchy celery, and juicy red seedless grapes, this vibrant blend is complemented by toasted walnuts for a delightful nutty crunch. Tossed in a creamy dairy-free mayonnaise dressing with a zesty hint of lemon juice, this recipe ensures a rich yet allergen-friendly experience. Served atop crisp romaine lettuce leaves, it’s perfect as a light lunch or crowd-pleasing starter. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with texture and flavor, this salad is a refreshing, plant-based side dish you'll keep coming back to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apples
- 2 large Red apples (e.g., Red Delicious or Fuji)
- 3 medium Celery stalks
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 6 large Romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
Begin by preparing the apples. Core the Granny Smith and red apples, then cut them into bite-sized cubes. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Trim and chop the celery stalks into bite-sized pieces and add them to the bowl with the apples.
Halve the grapes and add them to the salad mixture for a burst of sweetness.
Roughly chop the walnuts and toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes to enhance their flavor, allowing them to cool before adding to the salad.
In a small bowl, whisk together the dairy-free mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss until all the ingredients are well-coated, ensuring an even distribution of flavors.
Wash and dry the romaine lettuce leaves. Lay them out on a serving platter or individual plates.
Spoon the dressed salad mixture over the lettuce leaves, adding a touch of contrast and freshness.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate the salad for one hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2940 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 253.5 g | 325% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.3 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2121 mg | 92% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 169.2 g | 62% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.0 g | 118% | |
| Total Sugars | 116.5 g | ||
| Protein | 23.5 g | 47% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 256 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 7.5 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2222 mg | 47% | |
*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.
