Heart-Healthy Classic Waldorf Salad
Discover a fresh twist on an iconic dish with our "Heart-Healthy Classic Waldorf Salad" recipe. Perfect for health-conscious food lovers, this revitalized version swaps traditional mayonnaise for creamy low-fat Greek yogurt, delivering a guilt-free indulgence without sacrificing flavor. Crisp apples, juicy seedless grapes, crunchy celery, and lightly toasted walnuts come together in perfect harmony, while a touch of lemon juice and honey in the dressing adds a zesty, natural sweetness. Served atop crisp romaine lettuce leaves, this vibrant and nutritious salad is both visually stunning and incredibly satisfying. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's the ultimate light yet wholesome dish for any meal or gathering.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Fuji)
- 3 medium celery stalks
- 1 cup seedless grapes
- 0.5 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt (low-fat)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 leaves romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
Core and chop the apples into bite-sized cubes. If desired, leave the skin on for additional fiber.
Thinly slice the celery stalks diagonally for a pleasant textural contrast.
Halve the seedless grapes. If they are large, consider quartering them for smaller bites.
In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, and lightly toasted walnuts.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Serve the salad on a bed of washed and dried romaine lettuce leaves for added crunch and presentation.
Optional: Chill the salad for 15-30 minutes before serving for a more refreshing experience.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
814 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.1 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 6 mg | 2% | |
| Sodium | 742 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.2 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.2 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.3 g | ||
| Protein | 22.4 g | 45% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 283 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1594 mg | 34% | |
*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.
