Northwest Waldorf Salad
Experience a fresh spin on a classic with this Northwest Waldorf Salad, a vibrant and tangy dish that combines the crispness of Granny Smith apples and Anjou or Bosc pears with the natural sweetness of red seedless grapes and dried cranberries. Toasted hazelnuts add a rich, nutty crunch, while the creamy dressing made from a harmonious blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice provides a delightful tang. Served over a bed of mixed greens, this salad is not only visually stunning but also bursting with flavor and texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect mix of sweet, savory, and refreshing for a light lunch, side dish, or holiday table centerpiece.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large tart apple (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 1 large ripe pear (e.g., Anjou or Bosc)
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 0.5 cup dried cranberries
- 0.5 cup hazelnuts, toasted and chopped
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed greens, for serving
Instructions
Wash the apple, pear, and celery thoroughly under running water and pat them dry.
Core the apple and pear, then dice them into bite-sized chunks. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the celery stalks into thin slices and add them to the bowl.
Add the halved red grapes, dried cranberries, and toasted hazelnuts to the bowl with the fruits and celery.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture in the large bowl. Gently toss until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
When ready to serve, line a serving platter or individual plates with mixed greens. Scoop the Waldorf Salad on top of the greens.
Garnish with additional hazelnuts or a small drizzle of honey if desired. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1548 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 81.1 g | 104% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.5 g | 38% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 945 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 199.5 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 32.8 g | 117% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.8 g | ||
| Protein | 24.5 g | 49% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 392 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 2228 mg | 47% | |
*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.
