Waldorf Salad
A fresh and modern Waldorf salad packed with crisp apples, grapes, celery, pomegranate, and a creamy yogurt dressing topped with crunchy walnut brittle.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Salad
1 large head romaine lettuce, chopped
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 cup celery, sliced
1 large apple, diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith recommended)
½ cup dried cranberries
¾ cup pomegranate arils
Walnut Pumpkin Seed Brittle (recipe below)
For the Walnut Pumpkin Seed Brittle
1 cup raw, unsalted walnut pieces
½ cup pumpkin seeds
¼ cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Creamy Yogurt Dressing
⅓ cup olive oil
⅓ cup plain yogurt (or vegan yogurt)
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Step 1: Make the Walnut Pumpkin Seed Brittle
Preheat the oven to 275°F (135°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the walnuts and pumpkin seeds.
In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Pour the maple mixture over the nuts and seeds and toss to coat evenly.
Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined 9×13-inch baking sheet.
Bake on the lowest oven rack for about 35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
Break into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Dressing
In a small bowl, whisk together:
Olive oil
Yogurt
Apple cider vinegar
Fresh thyme
Dijon mustard
Maple syrup
Salt
Black pepper
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Step 3: Assemble the Salad
Chop the romaine lettuce.
Slice the celery and halve the grapes.
Dice the apple into approximately ½-inch cubes.
Place lettuce, grapes, celery, apple, dried cranberries, and pomegranate arils into a large serving bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
Sprinkle the walnut pumpkin seed brittle on top.
Serve immediately.
Notes
Apple Recommendations
Honeycrisp apples provide sweetness and crunch.
Granny Smith apples add a refreshing tart flavor.
Brittle Tips
The brittle is ready when the edges are golden brown and the surface feels relatively dry.
If it still appears wet, continue baking for a few additional minutes.
Make-Ahead Instructions
Prepare the brittle and dressing up to several days ahead.
Store separately in airtight containers.
Prep the fruits and vegetables ahead of time and refrigerate.
Add the dressing and brittle just before serving to maintain freshness and crunch.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/waldorf-salad/
