Holiday Waldorf Salad
Add a festive twist to your holiday table with this vibrant and fresh Holiday Waldorf Salad! This classic dish gets a seasonal upgrade with crisp red and green apples, juicy red seedless grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a creamy yet light dressing made from mayo, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and a touch of honey for sweetness. Served atop crisp romaine lettuce leaves, this no-cook salad is ready in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect appetizer or side dish for holiday dinners, potlucks, or gatherings. With its balance of textures, bright colors, and tangy-sweet flavors, this Holiday Waldorf Salad is a crowd-pleasing favorite that doubles as a beautiful centerpiece for your seasonal celebrations.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces red apple
- 1 piece green apple
- 3 stalks celery stalks
- 1.5 cups red seedless grapes
- 1 cup walnuts
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
Instructions
Wash the red apples, green apple, celery, and grapes thoroughly under cold running water.
Core and dice the red and green apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for added texture and color. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Chop the celery stalks into small, even pieces and add to the bowl with the apples.
Slice the red seedless grapes in half and add them to the mixing bowl.
Roughly chop the walnuts into smaller pieces (if desired) and toast them lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly. Allow to cool slightly before adding to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture in the large bowl. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
When ready to serve, arrange the romaine lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates and spoon the Waldorf Salad over the lettuce leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Holiday Waldorf Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 168.5 g | 216% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.2 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 130 mg | 43% | |
| Sodium | 1022 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.7 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.5 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.8 g | ||
| Protein | 34.9 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 2120 mg | 45% | |
*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.
