Pear Waldorf Salad
Pear Waldorf Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that combines the crispness of fresh pears and apples with crunchy walnuts, all enveloped in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing. This delightful salad is perfect for any occasion, from summer picnics to festive gatherings, ensuring each bite delivers a burst of flavor and color. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer or dessert, this Pear Waldorf Salad will surely impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears (Bartlett or Bosc), diced
- 1 cup crispy Granny Smith apples, diced
- 1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
- 1 cup celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup grapes (red or green), halved
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing fruits and chopping pears, apples, celery, and grapes.
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- In a large bowl, mix Greek yogurt with lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine prepared fruits, toasted walnuts, and celery with the dressing; fold gently to coat.
- Chill the salad for at least one hour before serving for optimal flavor integration.
- Serve chilled on plates or directly from the bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg