Lighter Waldorf salad

The New York classic made lighter: apple, celery, walnuts and grapes, bound with yoghurt rather than mayonnaise. Crunchy, fresh and sweet-and-savoury, it makes an original starter or lunch.

Preparation: 15 min  |  Cooking: 0 min  |  Servings: 4  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, pieces) use average weights. 181 kcal · 4 g protein · 18 g carbohydrate · 10 g fat

Ingredients

• 2 apples
• 3 sticks of celery
• 50 g of walnuts
• 2 tbsp of raisins
• 150 g of plain yoghurt
• 1/2 lemon

Method

1. Dice the apples and celery.
2. Roughly chop the walnuts.
3. Make a yoghurt and lemon dressing.
4. Mix everything together with the raisins.

Nutritional benefits

The apple and celery provide fibre and freshness for few calories, and the walnuts supply healthy fats that support heart health. Replacing the mayonnaise of the original recipe with yoghurt makes the salad much lighter while keeping it creamy. A crunchy, original and balanced starter.

Variations and substitutions

• With Greek yoghurt (higher in protein).
• With chicken for a complete salad.
• With pecan nuts.
• With crunchy chicory.

Storage and making ahead

Keeps for 2 days in the fridge. Squeeze lemon over the apples so they do not turn brown.

💡 Good to know

A yoghurt and lemon dressing is a perfect substitute for mayonnaise: just as creamy, much lighter and easier to digest.

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The foods in this recipe: apples · celery · walnuts · raisins · plain yoghurt.

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