Description
Gourmet waldorf salad delights with crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy dressing. Classic American side dish brings fresh flavors you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 crisp apples (Granny Smith)
- 1 cup (150 g) red grapes
- 1 cup (100 g) chopped walnuts
- 2 celery stalks
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cleanse and dissect crisp apples into uniform cubes, halving the grapes to ensure balanced texture and easy consumption.
- Activate a dry skillet at medium temperature, gently roasting walnuts for approximately 5 minutes until they develop a rich, golden-brown hue and release a nutty fragrance.
- Create a creamy binding element by whisking Greek yogurt with tangy lemon juice in a spacious mixing vessel, enhancing the blend with a delicate sprinkle of salt and pepper for depth of flavor.
- Gently incorporate the prepared apple cubes, grape halves, toasted walnuts, and finely diced celery into the yogurt mixture, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly and elegantly coated.
- Allow the salad to rest and harmonize its flavors by chilling in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 minutes, which will intensify the taste profile and provide a refreshingly cool dining experience.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using tart Granny Smith apples for a crisp, tangy contrast in the salad.
- Customize protein by adding shredded chicken or turkey for a more substantial meal option.
- Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds if you prefer a different nutty crunch or have nut allergies.
- Make it vegan by replacing Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt or cashew-based creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg