Light Waldorf Salad
Brighten up your table with this Light Waldorf Salad, a refreshing twist on the classic recipe that’s both wholesome and vibrant. Featuring crisp Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, crunchy celery, sweet red seedless grapes, and nutty walnuts, this salad offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors. The creamy dressing, made with low-fat Greek yogurt, honey, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, keeps it light yet flavorful. Perfect as a side dish or a light lunch, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes and can be served atop crisp romaine lettuce leaves for an elegant presentation. Healthy, quick, and full of fresh ingredients, this lightened-up Waldorf Salad is sure to become a new favorite for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Apple (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 3 medium Celery stalks
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes
- 0.5 cup Walnuts (halved or chopped)
- 0.333 cup Low-fat plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 4 leaves Romaine lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Wash and core the apples, leaving the skin on for added texture and color. Dice them into bite-sized cubes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Thinly slice the celery stalks and add them to the bowl with the apples.
Halve the red seedless grapes and add them to the bowl.
Add the halved or chopped walnuts to the mixture for crunch.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the apple, celery, grape, and walnut mixture. Gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
If serving on a plate, layer romaine lettuce leaves as a base and spoon the Waldorf Salad on top for a decorative presentation.
Serve immediately for the freshest taste, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
837 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.7 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.3 g | 22% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 722 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 110.3 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.2 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.2 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1397 mg | 30% | |
*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.
