Leafy Waldorf Salad is a sweet and refreshing salad that makes an excellent light lunch or side salad. The Creamy Honey Dressing is well balanced with creamy yogurt, sweet honey and acidic lemon juice with an olive oil base.  Leafy Waldorf Salad is topped with tart Macintosh apples and crunchy celery, juicy grapes and toasted pecans. Growing up I loved Waldorf salad so I was really excited to create this healthy mayo free version.

Health Benefits of Celery

Celery is a crunchy green veggie that has a tart, tangy, watery flavour. Celery, along with leafy greens, apples and grapes, is on the dirty dozen list, therefore, you should try and buy organic celery if possible.  Celery has a lot of health benefits including protecting the digestive tract against inflammation. Celery contains a diverse array of antioxidants that protect our cells and blood vessels from oxidative damage. It is high in vitamin K which supports bone health and blood clotting. Celery is also a good source of fibre, potassium and folic acid (vitamin B9) which regulates the formation of both red and white blood cells. Folic Acid is also very important during pregnancy because it regulates the development of the baby’s central nervous system.

Leafy Waldorf Salad really easy to make and can be prepared in under 15 minutes. Right before serving the Leafy Waldorf Salad, toss the lettuce with the Creamy Honey Dressing then transfer it into the serving bowl. I like to toss the lettuce in the dressing before adding the apples, celery, grapes and pecans because the salad looks much prettier when the topping are on top and not at the bottom of the salad bowl.

Leafy Waldorf Salad

(mayo-free, gluten free, nightshade free)

Prep time: 15 minutes

Serving size: 2 large salads or 4 side salads

Leafy Waldorf Salad Ingredients:

• 10 cups of mixed organic leafy greens (5 oz box)
• Two organic Macintosh apples, diced
• Four stalks of organic celery, diced
• 2 cups of organic grapes, halved
• 1 cup of toasted pecans

Creamy Honey Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 Tbsp plain organic yogurt
• 1/2 Tbsp honey
• 2 Tbsp lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Whisk or shake Creamy Honey Dressing ingredients together in a small bowl or jar and set aside.
2. Place lettuce in a large bowl and toss with dressing.
3. Top with the diced apples, celery, grapes and toasted pecans and serve the Leafy Waldorf Salad.

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