Healthy Waldorf Salad with Grapes {No Mayo}
Servings 6 servings
This modern Waldorf salad recipe with grapes is tossed in a refreshing vinaigrette instead of a mayo dressing for a sweet and simple salad that will please a crowd. The best part is, it can be tossed together in less than 30 minutes! {Gluten-free & vegetarian}
Ingredients
For the vinaigrette dressing:
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1-2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
For the salad:
- 8 cups mixed greens
- 1 large apple cut into 1/2 inch pieces
- 2/3 cup diced celery
- 1 cup halved red seedless grapes
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette dressing: Combine the balsamic vinegar, mustard, garlic, maple syrup, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix well. Slowly add the oil, whisking until well blended.
- For the salad: Combine the mixed greens, apple, celery, grapes, walnuts and cheese in a large bowl or on a large serving tray. Add desired amount of dressing; toss to coat. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The recipe for the vinaigrette dressing makes more than what you’ll need for this salad. I only used about half of the dressing for this salad. It’s very versatile and tastes great on other salads as well though, so you can use it throughout the week!
- The nutritional info is based on using half of the dressing.
- If serving this salad to younger children, cut the grapes into quarters rather than halves.
- I typically like to use a red-skinned apple like Gala or Honey Crisp for a sweeter taste, but you can sub in Granny Smith for a more tart flavor if preferred.
- This salad also tastes delicious served with sliced grilled chicken breast or even leftover rotisserie chicken for a bit of protein.
- To make a creamy dressing, add 2 tablespoons of plain Greek yogurt or sour cream to your vinaigrette.
Nutrition
Calories: 253kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 5gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 397mgPotassium: 261mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 712IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg
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