Pear Waldorf Salad
Elevate your salad game with this refreshing and modern twist on a classic: Pear Waldorf Salad. Featuring the natural sweetness of ripe pears, the crunch of celery and toasted walnuts, and the juicy burst of red seedless grapes, this salad strikes the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Dressed in a creamy, tangy blend of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a touch of honey, it offers a lighter, healthier alternative to traditional Waldorf salads. Ready in just 20 minutes, this delightful dish is perfect as a side for holiday gatherings or a quick, satisfying lunch. Garnish with fresh parsley for an elegant finishing touch, and enjoy a salad that’s as beautiful as it is delicious! Perfect for those searching for easy pear salad recipes or healthy Waldorf salad ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 Ripe pears
- 2 Celery stalks
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the pears, celery, and grapes thoroughly. Pat them dry with a clean towel.
Core and dice the pears into small, bite-sized chunks. Leave the skin on for added color and texture.
Slice the celery into thin, diagonal slices.
Halve the red seedless grapes, or leave them whole if very small.
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Add the diced pears, sliced celery, halved grapes, and toasted walnuts to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or plates. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Serve immediately as a side dish or a light meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1556 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.5 g | 131% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.4 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 38 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1405 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 135.6 g | 49% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 86.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.4 g | 75% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 379 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1731 mg | 37% | |
*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.
