Waldorf Salad with Yogurt
If you’re looking for a healthier, more robust version of the Waldorf salad then look no further. Light and simple to make it’s a welcome addition to any family table. Mayo out, yoghurt in!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 2 apples cored, and chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped green grapes red or black will also work as long as they are seeded.
- ¼ cup pecan pieces or walnuts, candied nuts, or pepitas
- ½ cup raisins optional
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt or full-fat
Instructions
- Combine celery, apples, grapes, pecans, and raisins, if using, in a medium bowl.
- Stir in yoghurt.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Notes
- This dish can be served as a light appetizer or as a side dish.
- Make sure to get a natural yoghurt that has no or very little sugar added to it.
- Peel the outside of your celery to remove any stringiness.
- Optional Variations:
- Chicken Waldorf Salad - Add shredded poached chicken to the mix for a lovely sandwich filling. Or make these Chicken Salad Sandwiches.
- Turkey Waldorf Salad - Use your turkey leftovers to make a whole new spin on a Thanksgiving sandwich.
- Waldorf Salad with Broccoli - Raw broccoli (or cauliflower) florets make for a tasty and healthy addition.
- Waldorf Tuna Salad - Open and drain a can of tuna before flaking it in for an added boost of protein.
- Sweet Waldorf Salad - Get a bit more indulgent by swapping in Cool Whip for half of the yogurt.
Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 106IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 130mg | Iron: 1mg