How to Make Sweet Tart Waldorf Apple Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to the fall season, one of the best ways to enjoy the abundance of fresh apples is by making a delicious Waldorf Apple Salad. This classic recipe has been a favorite for decades, and it's easy to see why. With its combination of crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy walnuts, and a sweet tart dressing, it's the perfect way to celebrate the flavors of autumn.

One of the things that makes this Sweet Tart Waldorf Apple Salad stand out is the balance of flavors. The sweetness o...

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Ingredients

  • 2 red apples, diced
  • 2 yellow apples, diced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 1 (3 ounce) package Neufchatel cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup whipped cream
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise (Optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups seedless green grapes, halved
  • 3 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 ½ cups walnut halves
  • 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries (such as Craisins®)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Toss diced apples with lemon juice in a salad bowl.
  • Beat Neufchatel cheese, whipped cream, brown sugar, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy.
  • Stir grapes and celery into apples and toss lightly with dressing to coat. Top salad with walnut halves and sweetened dried cranberries.
  • Nutrition

    249 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 67mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 204mg