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Salad with lettuce, grapes, apple slices, celery, and walnuts on a plate

Deconstructed Waldorf Salad

Deconstructed Waldorf salad is a modern presentation of the classic Waldorf salad in which the ingredients are arranged separately or artistically rather than mixed together.
Typical components include:
Crisp apples
Celery
Grapes
Toasted walnuts
Lettuce or leafy greens
Mayonnaise-based dressing, sometimes lightened with yogurt or crème fraîche
Each ingredient may be sliced, puréed, roasted, or plated in distinct sections, allowing diners to combine the flavors themselves. Some versions also include chicken, blue cheese, or other contemporary additions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine American, International, Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 281 kcal
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Ingredients
 
 

Dressing:

Salad:

  • 1 large head Bibb lettuce separated, rinsed, and patted dry
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples cored and sliced. *Tip: Granny Smith apples are crisp, but somewhat tart. If desired, substitute any crisp, sweet variety instead. (One red and one green apple would make for a nice presentation).
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes cut in half
  • 2 large stalks celery chopped small
  • ½ cup walnuts roughly chopped
  • 2 oz. goat cheese crumbled. Optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the dressing by combining all ingredients in a bowl and whisking until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust seasonings, as desired. Cover and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
  • Assemble the salad by lining four chilled salad plates with the Bibb lettuce leaves. Top with the apples, grapes, walnuts, and goat cheese, if using.
  • Drizzle with some of the dressing and serve immediately with remaining dressing on the side. Enjoy!
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Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal (14%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 4g (25%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 9mg (3%)Sodium: 484mg (21%)Potassium: 421mg (12%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 24g (27%)Vitamin A: 1673IU (33%)Vitamin C: 9mg (11%)Calcium: 82mg (8%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer

Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword healthy, light, quick, salad
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