READY IN 15 mins

Waldorf Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

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"A wonderful light Waldorf Salad with no mayo. The flavors of the apples, walnuts and raisins are so clean and fresh. It never fails to please." — HAMTAN

Directions

Toss together the Red Delicious apples, Granny Smith apples, celery, raisins, and walnuts in a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss the apples with the dressing to serve.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 15 mins

Footnotes

To toast nuts
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and spread the walnuts out on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes or until fragrant.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jul 21, 2006

This was surprisingly good despite my initial skepticism. A good quality walnut oil is a must. Don't substitute!

—LynnInHK

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Nov 08, 2010

It's wonderfully crunchy O.K. (especially since I used honey crisp apples) but nigh on to tasteless. It's back to a mixture of reduced fat mayo and sour cream for me.

—tmce

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30 Ratings

Sep 17, 2007

A nice crunchy side dish and great alternative to a mayo-based salad. I served this for a casual mid-September cook-out of hamburgers and hotdogs. Those that tried it really liked it. I used a medley of granny smith, braeburn, red delicious, and gala. I also used half dark raisins and half golden raisins. The best part for me is the toasted walnuts and walnut vinaigrette. AND, the salad stays good and crunchy as leftovers.

—Lisa G.

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Nov 22, 2006

Oh, man! This is delicious. I tried it tonight to prepare for tomorrow's Thanksgiving meal and I ate the whole test batch. I used Gala apples in place of the Red Delicious and dried cranberries in place of the raisins. It is a perfect salad for a holiday meal. I can't wait to serve it to my guests tomorrow. The walnut oil really makes it special.

—PROV31WANB

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Dec 18, 2007

This sounded good and did not disappoint. A refreshing counterpoint to the usual gloppy, calorie-laden version. SunMaid has a product that is a trio of different raisins, and it was nice to have the variety. I only had Gala Apples and it still had a good flavor. Love the crunch! This will be a must for the holidays as it's a departure from heavyhanded side dishes. Also, great to serve for vegetarians or vegans.

—Elizabeth

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Nov 05, 2007

Made with what was on hand: still excellent with Golden Delicious and no celery, substituting dried cranberries for raisins.

—Bryan Green

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Nov 02, 2009

Perfect healthier alternative to the classic. Light, crisp and flavorful. I replaced one of each apple with a red and yellow pear.

—Kerrie

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Feb 19, 2009

Great side dish--easy and yummy. I reduced the recipe to feed 3, 3 apples, 1 celery stalk, 1/4 c raisin and 1/4 c walnuts. I didn't have walnut oil, instead used 1 tbsp Canola oil and 1/2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar.

—pama

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Nutrition

Calories
392 kcal
20%

Carbohydrates
39.9 g
13%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
26.7 g
41%

Fiber
6.4 g
25%

Protein
5.9 g
12%

Sodium
327 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Waldorf Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 392
Calories from Fat: 240

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26.7g 41 %
Saturated Fat 2.5g 13 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 327mg 13 %
Potassium 547mg 15 %
Total Carbohydrates 39.9g 13 %
Dietary Fiber 6.4g 25 %
Protein 5.9g 12 %
Sugars 27.9g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 16 %
** Thiamin 16 %
Niacin 14 %
** Vitamin B6 16 %
Magnesium 23 %
** Folate 26 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.