Smoky Waldorf Salad
Elevate your salad game with this Smoky Waldorf Salad, a delightful twist on the classic recipe that's bursting with flavor and texture. Featuring crisp red and green apples, juicy red seedless grapes, crunchy toasted walnuts, and tender celery, this refreshing salad is brought to life with a creamy, smoky dressing made from Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, and a hint of smoked paprika. The subtle smokiness complements the natural sweetness of the fruit, while lemon juice and honey add a perfect touch of tang and balance. Ready in just 20 minutes, this dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a standout side dish at your next gathering. Serve it chilled and garnish with fresh parsley for a beautiful, irresistible plate!
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Ingredients
- 2 large Red apple
- 1 large Green apple
- 1 cup Red seedless grapes
- 2 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Directions
Step 1
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant and lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
Wash and dry the apples. Core and dice them into bite-sized pieces. No need to peel unless desired.
Step 3
Halve the red seedless grapes. Thinly slice the celery stalks into crescent-shaped slices.
Step 4
Chop the cooled walnuts into rough pieces for texture.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, smoked paprika, salt, and ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 6
Combine the apples, grapes, celery, chopped walnuts, and fresh parsley in a large mixing bowl. Toss to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Step 7
Pour the prepared smoky dressing over the salad ingredients. Gently toss until everything is coated in the dressing.
Step 8
Transfer the Smoky Waldorf Salad to a serving dish and garnish with extra parsley or a sprinkle of smoked paprika, if desired. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1289.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2224.5 |
| Total Fat 166.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 16.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 56.6g | |
| Cholesterol 121.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 987.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 174.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 107.0g | |
| Protein 30.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 309.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1974.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories