Creamy Vegan Waldorf Salad

Name: Creamy Vegan Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup raw pecans (chopped); 2 medium organic Granny Smith apples (chopped, or other organic apple of choice (about 2 cups)); 2 cups organic celery (diced); 2 cups cucumber (unpeeled (unless waxed), chopped); 1 ½ cups organic red grapes (quartered, fresh or frozen); ½ cup red onion (diced); 1 cup plant-based yogurt (unsweetened); 1 tbsp tahini; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tbsp shallots (roughly chopped); 1 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes); ¼ tsp salt (optional)

Nichole Dandrea-Russert, MS, RDN

2 years ago

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time3 minsTotal Time18 mins

Ingredients

1 cup raw pecans (chopped)

2 medium organic Granny Smith apples (chopped, or other organic apple of choice (about 2 cups))

2 cups organic celery (diced)

2 cups cucumber (unpeeled (unless waxed), chopped)

1 ½ cups organic red grapes (quartered, fresh or frozen)

½ cup red onion (diced)

Creamy Lemon Dijon Dressing

1 cup plant-based yogurt (unsweetened)

1 tbsp tahini

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

2 tbsp shallots (roughly chopped)

1 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)

¼ tsp salt (optional)

Directions

Toast the pecans: Add the chopped pecans to a medium stove-top pan on medium heat. Toss the pecans 2–3 times for even roasting for 1–2 minutes until you notice their aroma. Careful not to burn! Set aside.

Add the apples, celery, cucumber, cherries, red onion, and pecans to a large bowl and toss.

Make the dressing: Add all the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until creamy smooth. Taste and adjust for additional flavors of choice.

Pour 1 cup of the dressing over top of the salad. Stir well. Add fresh ground pepper, if desired. Taste and adjust with more dressing, if desired.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Use almonds, walnuts, or pistachios in place of pecans.

Use organic sweet or tart cherries in place of red grapes.

Use another apple of your choice in place of the Granny Smith apple.

Instead of red onion, use shallots, white onion or yellow onion.

Nut-free
Use sunflower or pumpkin seeds in place of pecans.

Whole Food Sweetener
Use date paste in place of maple syrup.

Prep Ahead
Make the dressing ahead of time and store in the refrigerator for 3 days before using.

Make your own Homemade Cashew Yogurt.

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.