Waldorf Salad with Steel Cut Oats
Elevate your salad game with this innovative twist on the classic Waldorf Salad, enriched with the nutty goodness of steel-cut oats. This vibrant and wholesome recipe combines crisp red and green apples, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, and buttery walnuts, all tied together with a creamy Greek yogurt and honey dressing. The addition of tender, chewy steel-cut oats adds an unexpected layer of texture and heartiness, making this dish perfect as a light lunch or a refreshing side. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this Waldorf Salad with Steel Cut Oats is a harmonious balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrients, it’s ideal for health-conscious food lovers seeking a modern, gluten-free take on a beloved classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Steel-cut oats
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 medium Red apple
- 1 medium Green apple
- 2 medium Celery stalks
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes
- 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Add the steel-cut oats, water, and salt to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the oats are tender but slightly chewy. Stir occasionally, then remove from heat and let cool completely.
While the oats are cooking, core and dice the red and green apples into bite-sized pieces. Slice the celery stalks into small crescents. Halve the red seedless grapes. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper to create the dressing.
Add the cooled oats, diced apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, and chopped walnuts to the dressing. Toss gently to combine, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad. Gently fold it in for added freshness.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Waldorf salad chilled, garnished with a few additional parsley leaves or chopped walnuts if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 68.0 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 34 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 787 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 174.8 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.5 g | 84% | |
| Total Sugars | 87.7 g | ||
| Protein | 31.3 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1345 mg | 29% | |
*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.
