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

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Ingredients for Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad

4 large red delicious apples, cored and diced
4 large granny smith apples, cored and diced
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
2 cups chopped walnuts
2 cups chopped celery
3 cups red grapes, halved
3 cups green grapes, halved
1 (12 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 tablespoon sugar
2 (20 ounce) cans pineapple chunks, drained
1 (8 ounce) container cool whip, thawed
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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How to Make Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad

**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.
**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.
**Dress the Salad:** Pour the prepared dressing over the apple mixture. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
**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

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad?

Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad takes about 100 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 80 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad?

Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad has approximately 3066.6 calories per serving, with about 59 g protein, 159 g carbohydrates and 212 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad?

The key ingredients for Barren River State Park Christmas Waldorf Salad are Red Delicious Apples, Granny Smith Apples, Shredded Coconut, Walnuts, Celery, Red Grapes. See the full list with measurements above.