Description
A classic Waldorf Salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a creamy, lightly sweetened mayonnaise and whipped cream dressing. This refreshing salad is perfect as a side or light meal and ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit and Nuts
- 4 cups chopped apples (about 3 large)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon juice, divided
- 4 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
Dressing
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Instructions
- Prepare the apples: In a large bowl, toss the chopped apples with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to prevent browning and add a tangy flavor.
- Combine celery and walnuts: Stir the chopped celery and walnuts into the apple mixture until evenly distributed.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, salt, and the remaining 1 teaspoon of lemon juice until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Fold in whipped cream: Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the mayonnaise mixture to create a light and creamy dressing.
- Mix salad and chill: Carefully stir the creamy dressing into the fruit and nut mixture, ensuring everything is coated evenly. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance of sweet and tart flavor.
- Lightly toast the walnuts for extra crunch and flavor.
- The whipped cream in the dressing can be replaced with Greek yogurt for a tangier and lower-fat option.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld before serving.
- This salad is best consumed within a day for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
