By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 2, 2026
Serves 6
123 cal · 30 min
Waldorf Salad
Recipe GLPRd696cc349ce0b2
A classic fresh salad combining crisp celery, sweet apples, and crunchy toasted walnuts with chewy raisins, bound together with a light lemon-yogurt dressing. This refreshing dish is perfect as a side or light lunch.
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Ingredients
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
2 medium apples, cored and diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and clean running water before beginning.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Spread the chopped walnuts in an even layer on a baking sheet.
Toast the walnuts in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are fragrant and evenly golden brown. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Core the apples and cut them into bite-sized cubes. Dice the celery into similar-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the cooled toasted walnuts, diced apples, diced celery, and raisins.
In a small bowl, whisk together the plain yogurt, sugar, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
Pour the yogurt dressing over the apple and walnut mixture, then toss everything together gently until all ingredients are lightly coated.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours to maintain food safety.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at every Charlotte grocery chain—walnuts and raisins are pantry items, apples and celery are year-round, and yogurt is standard. The 30-minute time is honest for a no-cook salad, though realistically you'll spend 8–10 minutes on prep and the rest is waiting or chilling. Cost per serving lands around $1.50–$2.00, driven by the walnuts, which is reasonable for a side dish. The main drawback is that it's purely a side that doesn't reheat well after a day or two; the apples brown, the celery softens, and it's best consumed same-night or next-day lunch.
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