Lighter & Brighter Waldorf Salad with Toasted Pecans & Maple Syrup (Variation)

Name: Lighter & Brighter Waldorf Salad with Toasted Pecans & Maple Syrup (Variation)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium apples; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely minced shallots; 1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted pecans; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 1 teaspoon maple syrup; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Based on "Classic Waldorf Salad". A refreshing twist on the classic Waldorf Salad, featuring toasted pecans, a hint of maple syrup, and a touch of lemon for brightness. This version is lighter and less creamy than traditional recipes.

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Ingredients

●2 medium apples
●1 tablespoon lemon juice
●1/2 cup chopped celery
●1/4 cup finely minced shallots
●1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted pecans
●1/4 cup mayonnaise
●2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
●1 teaspoon maple syrup
●to taste salt
●to taste black pepper

Instructions

1In a large bowl, toss the diced apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
2Add the celery, toasted pecans, and shallots to the bowl with the apples.
3In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and maple syrup.
4Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
5Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
6For best flavor, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.

Recipe Context

This recipe was created with the following context in mind:

Saturday

lunch

winter

30 min