New Wave Waldorf Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and refreshing New Wave Waldorf Salad, a modern twist on the timeless classic. This recipe combines crisp Granny Smith apples, sweet red seedless grapes, and crunchy celery with the rich nuttiness of toasted walnuts for a delightful medley of textures. Tossed in a creamy yet light Greek yogurt dressing sweetened with honey and brightened by a splash of lemon juice, this salad offers all the flavor with none of the heaviness. Served over a peppery bed of arugula, it’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, this healthy and elegant dish is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a crowd-pleasing side. Keywords: Waldorf salad recipe, healthy salad, modern salad ideas, easy apple salad, yogurt dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Granny Smith apple
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes
- 2 medium Celery stalks
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Arugula
Instructions
Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the walnuts and toast for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Core and dice the Granny Smith apples into bite-sized pieces. Leave the skin on for extra color and texture.
Slice the celery stalks thinly on a diagonal. Halve the grapes if they are large.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the apples, grapes, celery, and toasted walnuts. Gently fold in the dressing until everything is evenly coated.
To serve, arrange a bed of arugula on individual plates or a large serving platter. Spoon the salad mixture on top of the arugula.
Optional: Garnish with additional toasted walnuts or a light drizzle of honey before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
215 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 155 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.1 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.5 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 87 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 418 mg | 9% | |
*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.
