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New Waldorf Salad
This New Waldorf Salad reimagines a classic fruit-and-nut salad with a tropical twist. Incorporating pineapple, kiwi, grapes, and a hint of lemon yogurt, it delivers a refreshing burst of sweet and tart flavors. The crunch from celery and toasted walnuts provides contrast, while the creamy yogurt-mayo-honey dressing adds richness. Traditionally enjoyed in the 20th century as a luncheon or potluck favorite, this version introduces bright notes and chilled presentation, making it ideal for warm weather gatherings or as a festive side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 30 ½ oz pineapple chunks (2 cans, drained)
  • 1 apple (medium, cored and chopped)
  • ½ cup celery (thinly sliced )
  • ½ cup red grapes (halved, seedless )
  • ½ cup walnut pieces (toasted )
  • 2 kiwi fruit (peeled, halved, and sliced)
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup lemon-flavored yogurt
  • 1 tbsp honey

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the fruit and nuts

  • Drain the pineapple chunks.
  • Chop the apple.
  • Thinly slice the celery.
  • Halve the grapes.
  • Peel, halve, and slice the kiwi.
  • Toast the walnuts if not already toasted.

Step 2: Toss the fruit mixture

  • In a large bowl, gently toss together the pineapple, apple, celery, grapes, kiwi, and walnuts.

Step 3: Make the dressing

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon-flavored yogurt, and honey until smooth.

Step 4: Combine and chill

  • Gently fold the dressing into the fruit mixture until well coated.
  • Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours before serving.

Tips

  • Substitute Greek yogurt for a tangier dressing.
  • Add sliced strawberries or mandarin oranges for more color.
  • Use pecans or almonds if walnuts aren’t available.
  • Serve on butter lettuce leaves for a vintage-style presentation.
  • For a sweeter version, increase the honey to 2 tbsp.

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 102mgPotassium: 290mgFiber: 3gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 141IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 1mg
Keyword fruit salad, potluck, summer
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