Lemony Light Waldorf Salad
Brighten up your table with this Lemony Light Waldorf Salad—a refreshing twist on the classic that’s perfect for a light lunch or side dish. Crisp green and red apples, crunchy celery, sweet seedless red grapes, and earthy walnuts come together in a creamy yet tangy Greek yogurt dressing infused with fresh lemon juice and a hint of honey. This no-mayo Waldorf salad is elevated with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and served atop crisp romaine lettuce leaves for a beautiful, healthy presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes and packed with vibrant flavors and textures, this salad is an easy, wholesome dish that feels indulgent without the guilt. Perfect for picnics, gatherings, or a quick midday refresh.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Green apple
- 2 medium Red apple
- 3 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 cup Seedless red grapes
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 4 large Romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
Wash and core the apples. Slice them into thin pieces or small cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Wash the celery stalks and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Add them to the bowl with the apples.
Rinse the red grapes and slice them in half. Add them to the bowl as well.
Coarsely chop the walnuts (if not already chopped) and add them to the mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the apple, celery, grape, and walnut mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Toss lightly again to combine.
Lay the romaine lettuce leaves on a serving platter or individual plates. Spoon the salad mixture onto the lettuce leaves for presentation.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1459 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 82.6 g | 106% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.5 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.5 g | 102% | |
| Total Sugars | 127.6 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 6.1 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 2290 mg | 49% | |
*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.
