Nostalgia Apple Salad
Take a trip down memory lane with this refreshing Nostalgia Apple Salad, a delightful twist on the classic Waldorf salad that's perfect for any season. Bursting with crisp apples, crunchy celery, sweet seedless grapes, and toasted walnuts, this recipe blends familiar flavors with a creamy dressing made from tangy Greek yogurt, smooth mayonnaise, and a touch of honey. A splash of lemon juice ties everything together, creating a harmonious balance of tart, sweet, and savory in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook, crowd-pleasing dish is ideal as a side for brunch, a light lunch, or a vibrant addition to your holiday table. Serve it chilled, with or without a bed of romaine lettuce, to showcase its bright, wholesome appeal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 whole crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 2 whole celery stalks
- 1 cup seedless grapes (red or green)
- 0.5 cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 6 whole romaine lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Wash and dry the apples, celery, and grapes thoroughly.
Core and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Slice the celery stalks thinly and add them to the bowl with the apples.
Halve the seedless grapes and add them to the bowl as well.
Gently toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant. Let them cool and then add to the bowl.
In a smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Optional: Serve scoops of the salad on top of romaine lettuce leaves for added presentation and texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
602 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.3 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 12 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 390 mg | 17% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 237 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1622 mg | 35% | |
*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.
