Holiday Cranberry Waldorf Salad
Bring a festive twist to your holiday table with this vibrant and refreshing Holiday Cranberry Waldorf Salad! Bursting with sweet-tart fresh cranberries, crisp red and green apples, juicy red grapes, and crunchy celery, this colorful medley is elevated by toasted walnuts for added texture. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, a hint of honey, and fresh lemon juice, this no-cook side dish strikes a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats or vegetarian holiday mains. Serve this chilled cranberry Waldorf salad to impress guests and add a pop of seasonal color to your feast!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 medium red apples
- 1 medium green apples
- 1 cup seedless red grapes
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Rinse the fresh cranberries well and roughly chop them. Place them in a small bowl and stir in the granulated sugar. Let the cranberries sit for at least 10 minutes to macerate, releasing their natural sweetness.
While the cranberries are macerating, dice the red and green apples into small cubes (leave the skin on for color and additional fiber). Place the diced apples in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the seedless red grapes in half and add them to the bowl with the apples.
Thinly slice the celery stalks and add to the large bowl along with the toasted walnuts for a satisfying crunch.
Prepare the dressing in a separate bowl by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, fresh lemon juice, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Gently fold the macerated cranberries into the apple mixture, then pour the dressing over the salad. Toss the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.
Serve the Holiday Cranberry Waldorf Salad cold as a vibrant and refreshing side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or vegetarian holiday mains.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1863 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.1 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.9 g | 44% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 846 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 272.1 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.1 g | 97% | |
| Total Sugars | 214.4 g | ||
| Protein | 26.3 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 279 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 1691 mg | 36% | |
*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.
