Waldorf Salad with a Twist

Name: Waldorf Salad with a Twist
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: ¾ cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ¾ cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); ¾ cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat); 1 tablespoon (15 ml) fresh lemon juice, or more to taste; 1 tablespoon (11 g) Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon (20 g) honey, or more to taste; 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar; ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste; ¼ teaspoon pepper, or to taste; ¾ cup (115 g) red grapes, halved; ¾ cup (115 g) green grapes, halved; 1 Fuji apple, cored and diced; 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and diced; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; ½ cup (60 g) toasted walnuts, chopped; 1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced; 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and gently torn; 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated and gently torn; ¼ cup (30 g) crumbled blue cheese (optional)

Preparation info

yield:
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook

By Nina Cherie Franklin

Published 2025

About

This flavorful twist on the classic Waldorf salad strikes the perfect balance of rich flavors and contrasting textures, offering a satisfying mix of nutrition and taste.

Ingredients

For the Tangy Yogurt Dressing

¾ cup (180 g) plain Greek yogurt (whole milk or 2% reduced fat)

Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Method

Make the Dressing

In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, honey, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding a little more lemon juice for extra tang or honey for sweetness, if desired.

Build the Bowl

In a large bowl, gently toss together the g