Winter Waldorf Salad with Celery and Apples
Warm up your winter gatherings with a delightful Winter Waldorf Salad featuring crispy celery and juicy apples. This refreshing salad combines the crunch of diced Granny Smith apples and sliced celery with toasted walnuts and dried cranberries, all enveloped in a creamy yogurt dressing. Perfect as a light appetizer or a colorful side dish for holiday feasts, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also offers versatility for any occasion. Serve it chilled, and enjoy the satisfying balance of sweet and tangy flavors that will brighten up your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup sliced celery (about 3 stalks)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (unsweetened)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash the apples and celery thoroughly. Core and cube the apples; slice the celery.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, honey, salt, and pepper; whisk until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix diced apples, sliced celery, toasted walnuts, and dried cranberries. Pour in the dressing and stir gently to coat.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 5mg