Description
This Easy Waldorf Salad is a fresh and crunchy classic salad made with apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts, all tossed in a creamy lemon-mayo dressing. It’s a quick, no-cook recipe perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing side dish, blending sweet and tart flavors with a satisfying crunch.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 apples (Honeycrisp preferred), chopped
- 2 sticks celery, chopped small
- 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and the sugar has dissolved. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prep the salad ingredients: Chop the apples into bite-sized pieces, finely chop the celery, and halve the grapes. Add the chopped walnuts to a large salad bowl, then add the prepared fruit and celery on top.
- Toss the salad: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl. Gently toss everything together to coat the fruit, celery, and walnuts evenly with the dressing. Taste the salad and season generously with salt and pepper as desired to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- For extra freshness, soak apple pieces in lemon water before mixing to prevent browning.
- Walnuts can be lightly toasted for added flavor and crunch.
- Adjust sugar in the dressing based on the sweetness of your apples and grapes.
- You can substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter dressing.
