Creamy Waldorf Salad with Apples (Printer-Friendly)
Classic Waldorf combines crisp apples, grapes, celery, nuts, and creamy poppy seed dressing for a refreshing side.
# What You’ll Need to Cook:
→ Salad Components
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2 medium apples, washed and diced
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150 g seedless red or green grapes, halved
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150 g pineapple, diced and well drained
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2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
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40 g walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped and divided
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Bibb lettuce leaves, for serving (optional)
→ Dressing
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60 g mayonnaise
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60 g plain Greek yogurt
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1 tablespoon granulated sugar or honey
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1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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1 teaspoon poppy seeds
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1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
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1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional, finely grated)
# Steps to Prepare:
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Dice the apples, halve the grapes, chop the pineapple into small pieces, and slice the celery. Combine all in a large mixing bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, sugar or honey, lemon juice, poppy seeds, parsley, and lemon zest until smooth.
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Pour the dressing over the fruit and celery mixture. Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
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Stir in half of the chopped walnuts or pecans. Transfer salad to a serving dish or leave in the mixing bowl.
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Sprinkle the remaining nuts and extra lemon zest, if using, over the top. Serve immediately atop Bibb lettuce leaves, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
# Extra Cooking Tips:
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For optimal freshness and crunch, serve the salad immediately after combining with dressing, or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.