Waldorf Salad Recipe Made Lighter

4.37 from 11 votes

Diced apples, celery, red grapes, and dried cranberries in a creamy mustard-enhanced yogurt dressing, this lighter healthier take on Waldorf Salad is a winner.

Prep Time20

Chill30

Total Time50

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: creamy apple salad, low fat waldorf salad, vegetarian salad with apples

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
2 Honey Crisp apples, peeled and diced
1-1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1-1/2 cups red seedless grapes, sliced in half
3 tablespoons dried cranberries or cherries, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons roasted sunflower seeds (optional)

Instructions

To make the dressing, in a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and honey, until well blended.
In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery, grapes and dried cranberries. Add the dressing and stir gently to coat the mixture.
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, until chilled, or for up to 2 hours.
If desired, sprinkle with sunflower seeds before serving.

Notes

Serving size: 3/4 cup

WW Points: 4

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3 SmartPoints (Green plan)

3 SmartPoints (Blue plan)

3 SmartPoints (Purple plan)

2 PointsPlus (Old plan)

Cranberry Waldorf Salad:
Reduce the yogurt to 1/4 cup and mix it with 1/2 cup of whole-berry cranberry sauce. Omit the mustard and honey.

Waldorf Chicken Salad:
Add chopped or shredded cooked chicken or turkey.

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