Pacific Rim's Waldorf Salad

Transport your taste buds to an island paradise with Pacific Rim's Waldorf Salad, a tropical twist on the classic favorite. This vibrant, 20-minute no-cook recipe combines crisp Granny Smith apples, juicy pineapple chunks, seedless red grapes, and succulent mandarin orange segments with crunchy celery and a bed of fresh mixed greens. A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and chopped cashews adds irresistible texture, while a zesty yogurt-based dressing infused with sesame oil, honey, lime juice, and fresh ginger ties it all together. Light, refreshing, and packed with bold, fruity flavors, this salad is perfect as a healthy lunch, side dish, or potluck centerpiece. Garnish with extra cashews for a delightful crunch and get ready to savor a taste of the Pacific Rim!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 whole Granny Smith apple
• 1 cup Pineapple chunks
• 1 cup Seedless red grapes
• 1 cup Mandarin orange segments
• 2 whole Celery stalks
• 4 cups Mixed salad greens
• 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame seeds
• 1 cup Chopped cashews
• 1 cup Low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons Honey
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry all produce thoroughly.

Step 2

Core and dice the Granny Smith apples into bite-sized pieces.

Step 3

Slice the celery stalks thinly.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, pineapple chunks, red grapes, and mandarin orange segments.

Step 5

Add the sliced celery, mixed salad greens, chopped cashews, and toasted sesame seeds to the bowl.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the yogurt, sesame oil, honey, lime juice, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 8

Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.

Step 9

Garnish with additional sesame seeds or cashews, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1615.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1628.7

Total Fat 73.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 13.7mg	0%
Sodium 933.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 220.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.5g	0%
Total Sugars 145.7g
Protein 48.6g	0%

Vitamin D 124.5IU	0%
Calcium 804.6mg	0%
Iron 15.3mg	0%
Potassium 3581.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 11.2%

Carbs: 50.8%