Summertime Watermelon Waldorf Salad
Capture the essence of summer with this vibrant and refreshing Summertime Watermelon Waldorf Salad! Combining juicy diced watermelon, crisp green apple, and a mix of green and red grapes, this modern twist on the classic Waldorf salad delights with a burst of natural sweetness and crunch. A creamy Greek yogurt dressing, lightly sweetened with honey and brightened by zesty lemon juice, ties the flavors together beautifully. Chopped walnuts add a satisfying crunch, while optional fresh mint leaves elevate the dish with a fragrant finish. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect served chilled, this no-cook salad is a wholesome, eye-catching side dish or light meal for warm-weather gatherings. Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or looking for a healthy picnic option, this crowd-pleaser celebrates the best of summer produce.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups (diced) seedless watermelon
- 1 cup (halved) green grapes
- 1 cup (halved) red grapes
- 1 cup (thinly sliced) celery
- 1 medium (cored and diced) crisp green apple
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh mint leaves
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the watermelon by removing the rind and cutting it into small cubes. Measure out 4 cups of diced watermelon and place in a large mixing bowl.
2. Wash the green and red grapes, then slice each one in half. Add the halved grapes to the mixing bowl with the watermelon.
3. Thinly slice the celery and dice the green apple. Add these to the bowl as well.
4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth. This will be your dressing.
5. Pour the yogurt dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
6. Fold in the chopped walnuts for an extra crunch. If desired, garnish the salad with chopped fresh mint leaves for a pop of color and flavor.
7. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
8. Serve the Summertime Watermelon Waldorf Salad cold and enjoy as a refreshing side dish or light summer meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
830 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.4 g | 52% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.7 g | 18% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 604 mg | 26% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.1 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 93.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1467 mg | 31% | |
*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.
