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Crunchy and Colorful Waldorf Salad Recipe
Looking for a twist on the old traditional Waldorf salad recipe? Take a look at ours. It is full of sweet apples, grapes, and dried cranberries. The walnuts add a wonderful contrast to the fruit. The spinach leaves add color, texture and flavor. The dressing is made from low-fat yogurt, so even those watching their weight can enjoy this refreshing salad. Serve it to your family and watch them eat it up.
Waldorf salads were invented 1896 by the staff at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. It became an instant hit with its combination of apples, walnuts, celery, and mayonnaise. Our updated version adds a lot more to the recipe. It is healthier and full of flavors that everyone will enjoy. Even the kids will like this version with its chewy cranberries and colorful grapes. The Waldorf salad has become part of American culture. It is mentioned in a Cole Porter song, in novels and on television shows. The recipe has changed through the years, even though it has remained on the menu at the Waldorf-Astoria. Today you are more likely to find a dressing made with crème fraiche and honey instead of mayonnaise. The walnuts are more likely to be candied and minced truffles may even be added to the salad.
Serve this Waldorf salad as a side dish or a light main dish. Take it to potlucks and family gatherings. It is so simple to throw together that you can make it in minutes. It is perfect to eat on a hot day with its refreshing fruit and dressing. This salad recipe makes a wonderful alternative to fruit salad covered in whipped cream. This one lets the fruit shine through instead of covering it up.
Crunchy Waldorf Salad
Ingredients -
1 cup red apple, chopped
1 cup green or yellow apple, chopped
1 cup seedless green grapes, halved
½ cup seedless red grapes, halved
¼ cup walnuts, chopped
⅓ cup cranberries, dried
2 cups baby spinach leaves
2 Tablespoons sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) carton vanilla low-fat yogurt
Mint leaves for garnish
Preparation:
Combine the apples, grapes, walnuts, cranberries and spinach leaves in a large bowl.
Mix the sugar, cinnamon, and yogurt together in a smaller bowl until well combined. Pour onto the apple mixture and stir until everything is well coated.
Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
(Serves 8)
Photo Description:
Doesn't our crunchy Waldorf salad look refreshing? This toothsome salad offers lots of crunch and texture. It also looks wonderful with all its bright colors. This is a wonderful salad to serve as a side dish or as a light meal on its own. The refreshing yogurt dressing is low in fat and adds a tangy quality to the sweet fruit. Enjoy this salad whenever you feel the need to have a refreshing fruit salad. The walnuts add a nice contrast to the fruit. You can serve this on a lettuce leaf if you wish.
