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Alternative To Waldorf Salad Hold The Mayo Recipe

Craving Waldorf salad but watching your cholesterol? This vibrant, mayo-free recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative! Packed with extra veggies and zesty lemon juice, it's a low-calorie, low-cholesterol winner that your whole family will love. Say goodbye to creamy guilt and hello to a refreshing and flavorful salad that's surprisingly easy to make in just 15 minutes!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 317.3 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Alternative To Waldorf Salad Hold The Mayo

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Ingredients for Alternative To Waldorf Salad Hold The Mayo

  • Red Delicious Apple
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
  • Raisins
  • Cranberries
  • Baby Carrots
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Sugar

How to Make Alternative To Waldorf Salad Hold The Mayo

  1. Dice the apples and celery into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Halve the grapes.
  3. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Chop them roughly.
  4. Shred the carrots and finely chop the red onion.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, celery, grapes, walnuts, shredded carrots, and red onion.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Pour the lemon juice dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
  8. Serve immediately or chill for later. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Elevate your dish with simple flavor boosters! A final flourish of freshly chopped herbs can add incredible brightness, while a squeeze of lemon or lime juice right before serving can awaken all the flavors. Don't underestimate a sprinkle of quality finishing salt or a drizzle of good olive oil to make your creation shine.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

96g

Fat

9g

Carbs

12g

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