Waldorf Rice Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant Waldorf Rice Salad, a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that’s both nourishing and satisfying. Featuring tender white or brown rice as its base, this recipe brilliantly pairs crisp red and green apples, juicy seedless grapes, crunchy celery, and earthy walnuts to create a refreshing medley. The creamy dressing, made with a zesty blend of mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and a touch of honey, ties all the ingredients together beautifully. Perfect as a chilled side dish or a light, wholesome meal, this salad is an effortless 15-minute prep wonder that lets the natural sweetness and crunch of fresh produce shine. Serve it garnished with parsley for a pop of color, and enjoy its perfectly balanced, sweet-and-savory flavor profile. It’s a must-try for anyone seeking healthy, flavor-packed salad recipes!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups white or brown rice, cooked and cooled
• 1 large red apple, diced
• 1 large green apple, diced
• 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
• 1 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 0.333 cup mayonnaise
• 0.333 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rice according to package instructions, ensuring it is tender but not mushy. Rinse with cold water to cool it down, then set aside to drain completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced red apple, diced green apple, halved red grapes, sliced celery, and chopped walnuts.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well-blended.

Step 4

Add the cooled rice to the large mixing bowl with the fruits and nuts, and gently toss to combine the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the salad and mix until everything is evenly coated. Adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper, if needed.

Step 6

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or light meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1352.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2283.4

Total Fat 143.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 86.5mg	0%
Sodium 1565.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 236.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.9g	0%
Total Sugars 78.1g
Protein 39.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 379.5mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 1957.3mg	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: 53.8%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 39.5%