Waldorf Salad

I love this for lunch or a side dish.  If I make it for dinner I like to add grilled chicken to it.  The measurements for the fruit and veggies do not need to be exact for this salad.  

WALDORF SALAD

(serves 4-6)

Dressing Ingrediens:

*3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt

*3 tablespoons mayonnaise 

*1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

*1 tablespoon honey

Salad Ingredients:

*2 Granny Smith apples, chopped (or any firm apple)

*2 celery stalks, chopped  (1 cup)

*1 cup red or green seedless grapes, halved 

*1 cup walnuts, chopped

*1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)

*1/2 teaspoon salt

Dressing Directions:

~In a large bowl, whisk  3 tablespoons plain greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon honey together.

Salad Directions:

~Toast 1 cup slivered almonds in a medium skillet until lightly toasted (when you start to smell it, it's done).

~Set aside and cool completely. 

~In a large bowl, mix toasted almonds, 2 chopped Granny Smith apples, 2 chopped celery stalks, 1 cup halved grapes, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until well incorporated.

~Place in a clean bowl and cover.

~Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving (a few hours is even better).