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    Waldorf Salad Recipe

    Published: Oct 22, 2021 · Modified: May 25, 2022 by Daniela Apostol · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Best Waldorf Salad Recipe with celery, apples, spinach, grapes and walnuts, amazingly fresh and crunchy. It has a homemade salad dressing made of light Greek yogurt and a bit of mayo, and a good drizzle of lemon juice. The perfect recipe when you want something quick and easy, but also healthy.

    Close-up shoot of a waldorf salad

    Salads might be seen as a summer dish, but they can work wonders in the cold season too, especially after a heavy gargantuan feast like Thanksgiving, Christmas or the New Year. And this delicious waldorf salad uses simple ingredients that can be available throughout the year.

    I do love a good salad, although, you know me, l wouldn't just eat leaves, that's not food. Throw some other ingredients in, and you can count on me. If you'd like to make this salad a bit more filling, you can added cooked chicken to it, or any other leftover meat from your dinner.

    There are a few variations of the Waldorf salad, and you'll probably find that most recipes call for lettuce, rather than fresh spinach, but you can go for whatever you have around. I love spinach, and I tend to always have a bag around.

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    • What is Waldorf Salad made of?
    • Is Waldorf Salad healthy?
    Overhead shoot of ingredients needed for a waldorf salad

    What is Waldorf Salad made of?

    Originally, Waldorf salad was made only of apples, celery and mayonnaise, and later on nuts were added too. Nowadays, grapes and lettuce are common ingredients in the salad too. Although I don't say no to mayo, I think it's a bit too heavy for my liking to use only that as a dressing.

    Hence why I added Greek yogurt too, and a good drizzle of lemon juice. If you cut the apples in advance, the lemon juice keeps them fresh, otherwise, they turn brown pretty quickly.

    I used spinach instead of lettuce, I'm usually a spinach girl, but you can totally use lettuce for this recipe. Others nuts can used too along with the walnuts, pecans and almonds would be a particularly good choice. If you like your salads more filling, try adding cooked chicken pieces, it can only make it even tastier.

    To make it, it's just a matter of chopping the apples, grapes and celery, and adding them to a bowl with the rest of the ingredients, apart from spinach. The leaves will act as a bed for the salad to be arranged on.

    Collage of 6 photos to show how to make Waldorf salad

    Is Waldorf Salad healthy?

    Absolutely, especially if it's not drenched in heaps of mayo. If you are worried about your calorie intake, you can omit mayonnaise altogether, and use yogurt only.

    It will still be as delicious, and a lot healthier. I usually go for Greek yogurt, it's creamy, silky, and its thicker texture binds the salad ingredients together a lot better. All in all, it's a lovely salad that l so much enjoyed, worth giving it a go. As with any salads, it's best to serve it as soon as possible.

    But if you want to prepare it in advance, l would just cut up the ingredients and drizzle some lemon juice over to keep fresh, and only add the dressing when you are ready to eat it. Looking for another lovely salad? How about my Healthy Mediterranean Chickpea Salad with Feta? Equally delicious, and as healthy.

    Close-up shoot of waldorf salad

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    Waldorf Salad Recipe
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Total Time
    10 mins
     

    Healthy Waldorf Salad with celery, apples, spinach, grapes and walnuts, amazingly fresh and crunchy. It has a homemade salad dressing made of light Greek yogurt and a bit of mayo, and a good drizzle of lemon juice. The perfect recipe when you want something quick and easy. It really is the best Waldorf salad, healthy, light, great on its own as a quick lunch, or as a side dish for your roast. Quick, easy, and so delicious!

    Course: Salad
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: healthy salads
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 599 kcal
    Author: Daniela Apostol
    Ingredients
    • 4 celery stalks
    • 2 apples
    • 1 cup seedless red grapes
    • 1 cup chopped walnuts
    • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
    • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
    Metric - US Customary
    Instructions
    1. Wash, core, peel and chop the apples in chunks.

    2. Chop the celery stalks and grapes, then add them all to a bowl together with the walnuts.

    3. Drizzle the lemon juice over, add yogurt and mayonnaise and combine well.

    4. Arrange spinach leaves on a plate, then top with the salad.

    5. Serve immediately.

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    Nutrition Facts
    Waldorf Salad Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 599 Calories from Fat 396
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 44g68%
    Saturated Fat 5g25%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 31g
    Monounsaturated Fat 6g
    Cholesterol 3mg1%
    Sodium 128mg5%
    Potassium 908mg26%
    Carbohydrates 51g17%
    Fiber 11g44%
    Sugar 34g38%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 1931IU39%
    Vitamin C 21mg25%
    Calcium 132mg13%
    Iron 3mg17%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    1. ronit

      December 28, 2016 at 6:06 pm

      One of my favorite salads. Looks so very tasty! 🙂

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      • Daniela Anderson

        December 28, 2016 at 7:19 pm

        Thank you, Ronit! I really liked it too.

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    2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      January 02, 2017 at 8:44 pm

      I love a good Waldorf salad. And I'm with you on not wanting just leaves. I need some substance to my salads. This salad looks awesome!

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        January 02, 2017 at 9:33 pm

        Thank you, Elaine! Happy you like it! ?

        Reply
    3. Martyn @ AmateurChef UK

      January 06, 2017 at 4:43 pm

      What a perfect salad, will give it a go as it looks really yummy!!

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      • Daniela Anderson

        January 06, 2017 at 5:12 pm

        Thank you, Martyn! I hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
    4. Kortney

      January 10, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      I never really knew what a Waldorf Salad was! I would love to try and make this food allergy friendly.

      Reply
      • Daniela Anderson

        January 10, 2017 at 9:57 pm

        I am sure you will love it, the salad is very light and tasty.

        Reply
    5. Patti @ Cooks Recipe Collection

      January 16, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      I haven't had Waldorf Salad for so long. Reminds me of my childhood. Thanks for sharing this!

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      • Daniela Anderson

        January 16, 2017 at 8:13 pm

        Thank you for your comment, it's a very nice salad, l'll definitely make it again.

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