Description
This creamy Waldorf salad is a classic American fruit salad combining crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, all coated in a luscious dressing made from mayonnaise and Greek yogurt. Lightly sweetened with honey and balanced with a touch of lemon juice, this refreshing no-cook salad is perfect as a side dish, especially during holiday gatherings or any time you crave a flavorful, nutritious salad.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Nuts
- 2 cups chopped apples (about 2 medium, cored and unpeeled)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toasted if desired)
Dressing
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
For Serving (Optional)
- Lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the Apples: In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain their crisp texture.
- Add Remaining Fruit and Nuts: Add the halved grapes, thinly sliced celery, and chopped walnuts (toasted if desired) to the bowl with apples and gently mix to combine.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, plain Greek yogurt, honey, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the fruit and nut mixture, then gently stir to evenly coat all the ingredients without breaking the fruit.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the creamy Waldorf salad chilled on its own or arranged over fresh lettuce leaves if desired.
Notes
- For a sweeter salad, use all mayonnaise and omit the Greek yogurt.
- Add raisins or dried cranberries to incorporate extra flavor and texture.
- Toasting the walnuts enhances the salad’s depth of flavor and adds a pleasant crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
