A refreshing twist on Waldorf Salad, with dried cranberries, lemon, and orange zest. I have never been a big fan of Waldorf salad, so I looked at several recipes and came up with one I really like. This is one I take to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner. Go ahead give it a try. It’s apple season and they are probably on sale. You can use any apple but I have found Granny Smith apples are the best for this salad. They impart a better flavor.
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An amazing twist on Waldorf Salad. The dressing is tangy and sweet when the orange and lemon zest is folded in. Apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts are traditional ingredients in a Waldorf Salad and we love the combination of flavors and textures. Where this is a little different is the dried cranberries. They add a pop of tart flavor to each bite. This beautiful salad would make a tasty addition to a holiday table.
Note: This recipe is made to feed a crowd. It can easily be cut in half.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cgood quality mayonnaise (I use Hellmans)
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1 1/2 csour cream
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3 Tbsphoney
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4 1/2 ctart apples, peeled and diced (granny smiths are the best apple for this recipe)
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3 ccelery, diced
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1 1/2 cwalnuts, chopped
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3 cred seedless grapes, halved
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1 cdried cranberries
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1orange, zested
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1lemon, zested
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2-3 cminiature marshmallows
How to Make Zesty Cranberry Waldorf Salad
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In a medium-sized bowl mix together the mayo, sour cream, and honey for the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to use.
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In a very large bowl, mix together the grapes, walnuts, celery, and cranberries.
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Mix in the peeled and diced apples, lemon zest, and orange zest.
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Mix in mini-marshmallows.
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Pour dressing mixture over apple mixture.
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Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Mix again right before serving.
