Waldorf Salad Nouveau Recipe

Name: Waldorf Salad Nouveau
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 pear - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 1 crisp apple - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 1 Asian pear - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 cups cold water; 4 large lettuce leaves; 4 sprigs watercress; 4 fresh strawberries, sliced; 1/4 cup low-fat yogurt; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1/4 cup black raisins; 1/4 cup golden raisins

Servings: persons

1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 pear - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 crisp apple - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1 Asian pear - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups cold water
4 large lettuce leaves
4 sprigs watercress
4 fresh strawberries, sliced
1/4 cup low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1/4 cup black raisins
1/4 cup golden raisins

1
Toast walnuts in a small skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until walnuts are fragrant and begin to release oil, 7 to 10 minutes. Set aside to cool thoroughly.
2
Dissolve 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl of cold water; place pear slices, apple slices, and Asian pear in the water, about 5 minutes; drain.
3
Arrange 1 lettuce leaf, 1 watercress leaf, and 1 sliced strawberry decoratively on top of each other on 4 salad plates.
4
Whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, and vinegar together in a small bowl for the dressing; season with salt and black pepper.
5
Combine black raisins and golden raisins in a small bowl.
6
Place 3 to 4 slices pear, apple, and Asian pear in fan-shape on each lettuce leaf.
7
Sprinkle raisins and walnuts, and drizzle dressing over fruit slices.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, 1 pear - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, 1 crisp apple - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, 1 Asian pear - peeled, cored, and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Waldorf Salad Nouveau falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Waldorf Salad Nouveau

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