Vegan Waldorf Salad
Bright, crisp, and utterly satisfying, this Vegan Waldorf Salad is a plant-based twist on the classic dish, perfect for a refreshing side or light meal. Featuring a harmonious medley of crunchy red and green apples, juicy red seedless grapes, crisp celery, and toasted walnuts, this salad bursts with vibrant textures and flavors. A creamy, dairy-free dressing made from blended raw cashews, lemon juice, and a hint of maple syrup takes the dish to the next level with its rich yet wholesome appeal. Quick to prepare in just 20 minutes, this easy vegan salad is both gluten-free and nutrient-packed, making it an ideal choice for healthy dining. Serve it immediately for a fresh, zesty taste, or let it chill for a deeper infusion of flavor. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or everyday meals, this guilt-free Waldorf salad is a modern classic everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium Red apple
- 1 medium Green apple
- 1.5 cups Red seedless grapes
- 3 medium Celery stalks
- 0.5 cups Walnuts
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.75 cups Raw cashews
- 0.5 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.125 teaspoons Ground black pepper
Instructions
1. Soak the raw cashews in warm water for at least 15 minutes or overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. Prepare the dressing by blending the soaked cashews, water, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a blender or food processor until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
3. Core and dice the red and green apples into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for color and texture.
4. Slice the red seedless grapes in half.
5. Chop the celery stalks into thin slices.
6. Roughly chop the walnuts for added crunch.
7. Finely chop the fresh parsley for a touch of brightness.
8. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, halved grapes, sliced celery, chopped walnuts, and parsley.
9. Pour the prepared cashew dressing over the mixed salad ingredients and toss gently to coat evenly.
10. Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or chill in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1354 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.6 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 28.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 830 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 160.5 g | 58% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 105.4 g | ||
| Protein | 28.9 g | 58% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 212 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 9.6 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2222 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.
