Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad Recipe

Inspired by the upscale restaurant at Barren River State Park, this surprisingly simple Christmas Waldorf Salad recipe is a crowd-pleaser! Light, refreshing, and incredibly easy to make, this recipe yields a generous serving, perfect for holiday gatherings, BBQs, church potlucks, or any large gathering. Skip the fuss and impress your guests with this elegant yet effortless salad.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 3066.6 kcal
Protein 59g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad 24

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad

  1. **Prepare the Dressing:** In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth and well combined.
  2. **Combine Salad Ingredients:** In a large bowl, gently combine 4 cups diced apples (a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith recommended), 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes.
  3. **Dress the Salad:** Pour the prepared dressing over the apple mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
  4. **Chill & Serve:** Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

1500g

Fat

272g

Carbs

159g