Winter Waldorf Salad
Brighten up your winter table with this refreshing Winter Waldorf Salad, a seasonal twist on a classic favorite. Bursting with crisp Honeycrisp apples, juicy pears, and sweet red seedless grapes, this salad balances natural sweetness with crunch from toasted walnuts and celery. The creamy dressing, made with tangy Greek yogurt, a touch of mayonnaise, and a drizzle of honey, is elevated with a hint of fresh lemon juice for zest and balance. Garnished with vibrant pomegranate arils, this dish not only tastes divine but also looks stunning. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s the perfect addition to holiday gatherings, a light lunch, or a refreshing appetizer. Indulge in this healthy, vibrant dish that showcases the best flavors of winter!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large apple (crisp variety such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1 large pear (ripe but firm)
- 3 medium celery stalks
- 1 cup red seedless grapes
- 1 cup walnuts (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 0.5 cup pomegranate arils (optional, for garnish)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Wash and core the apples and pear, then dice them into bite-sized pieces. Leave the skins on for extra crunch and color.
Wash the celery stalks and slice them thinly at an angle for added visual appeal.
Rinse the grapes, pat them dry, and slice them in half.
Optional: Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Let them cool before using.
In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing. Adjust sweetness or acidity to taste, if needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, pear, celery, grapes, and walnuts.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with pomegranate arils, if using, for a pop of color.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Enjoy your Winter Waldorf Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1677 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 107.1 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.9 g | 50% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 812 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.1 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.7 g | 113% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.3 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 340 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 2232 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.
