Holiday Cranberry Waldorf Salad

Bring a festive twist to your holiday table with this vibrant and refreshing Holiday Cranberry Waldorf Salad! Bursting with sweet-tart fresh cranberries, crisp red and green apples, juicy red grapes, and crunchy celery, this colorful medley is elevated by toasted walnuts for added texture. Tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing made with Greek yogurt, a hint of honey, and fresh lemon juice, this no-cook side dish strikes a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s an ideal accompaniment to roasted meats or vegetarian holiday mains. Serve this chilled cranberry Waldorf salad to impress guests and add a pop of seasonal color to your feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 medium red apples
• 1 medium green apples
• 1 cup seedless red grapes
• 2 medium celery stalks
• 0.5 cup toasted walnuts
• 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 0.25 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh cranberries well and roughly chop them. Place them in a small bowl and stir in the granulated sugar. Let the cranberries sit for at least 10 minutes to macerate, releasing their natural sweetness.

Step 2

While the cranberries are macerating, dice the red and green apples into small cubes (leave the skin on for color and additional fiber). Place the diced apples in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Slice the seedless red grapes in half and add them to the bowl with the apples.

Step 4

Thinly slice the celery stalks and add to the large bowl along with the toasted walnuts for a satisfying crunch.

Step 5

Prepare the dressing in a separate bowl by whisking together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, fresh lemon juice, and salt until smooth and creamy.

Step 6

Gently fold the macerated cranberries into the apple mixture, then pour the dressing over the salad. Toss the ingredients together until evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Transfer the salad to a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill and allow the flavors to meld.

Step 8

Serve the Holiday Cranberry Waldorf Salad cold as a vibrant and refreshing side dish that pairs beautifully with roasted meats or vegetarian holiday mains.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1357 grams (1357.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1863

Total Fat 87.10g	112%
Saturated Fat 8.90g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 71mg	24%
Sodium 846mg	37%
Total Carbohydrate 272.10g	99%
Dietary Fiber 27.10g	97%
Total Sugars 214.40g
Protein 26.30g	53%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 279mg	21%
Iron 4mg	22%
Potassium 1691mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.6%

Protein: 5.3%

Carbs: 55.0%