ZESTY CRANBERRY WALDORF SALAD

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Member's Choice An amazing twist on Waldorf Salad. The dressing is tangy and sweet when the orange and lemon zest is folded in. Apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts are traditional ingredients in a Waldorf Salad and we love the combination of flavors and textures. Where this is a little different is the dried cranberries. They add...

Provided by Julia Ferguson

Categories     Fruit Sides

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 c good quality mayonnaise (I use Hellmans)
1 1/2 c sour cream
3 Tbsp honey
4 1/2 c tart apples, peeled and diced (granny smiths are the best apple for this recipe)
3 c celery, diced
1 1/2 c walnuts, chopped
3 c red seedless grapes, halved
1 c dried cranberries
1 orange, zested
1 lemon, zested
2-3 c miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1. In a medium-sized bowl mix together the mayo, sour cream, and honey for the dressing. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • 2. In a very large bowl, mix together the grapes, walnuts, celery, and cranberries.
  • 3. Mix in the peeled and diced apples, lemon zest, and orange zest.
  • 4. Mix in mini-marshmallows.
  • 5. Pour dressing mixture over apple mixture.
  • 6. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Mix again right before serving.

Caitlyn Macinnes
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Mohmmed Riham
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This is the perfect salad for a summer picnic. It's light and refreshing, and it holds up well in the heat.


Rudy Jefferson
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I'm not a big fan of celery, but I didn't even notice it in this salad. The other ingredients really overpowered it.


Juliet Agyapong
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still really good. I think I'll use less sugar in the dressing next time.


Norris White
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I love that this salad is so customizable. I've added different fruits and nuts to it before and it's always turned out great.


Laiba Rajpoot
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I've made it for potlucks, picnics, and even just for a quick lunch at home.


Mubashir Jokhio
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I'm allergic to walnuts, so I used pecans in this salad. It was still delicious!


Ghulam Sabir
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This is the best Waldorf salad I've ever had! The dressing is so creamy and flavorful.


Angel xxx
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This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less sugar next time.


Tammy Vito
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I was short on time, so I used pre-chopped walnuts and celery. The salad still turned out great!


Mahir Khan
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This salad is so versatile. I've added grapes, raisins, and even crumbled bacon to it before. It's always delicious.


Elina Gharakhani
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I've never been a big fan of Waldorf salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The cranberries add a nice tartness that really brightens up the salad.


Afner Tepayotl
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It held up well in the heat and the dressing didn't get watery.


Sandra De Jesus
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This is one of my favorite salads to make for lunch. It's quick and easy to put together, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Muddasir Bisp
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I'm not a big fan of celery, but I didn't even notice it in this salad. The other ingredients really overpowered it.


Musaddiq Mustapha
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This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and creamy apples.


Kiki Jone
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad turned out a little too sweet for my taste. Next time, I'll use less sugar in the dressing.


Ff adammm
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This salad was a huge hit at my last potluck! The flavors of the cranberries, walnuts, and celery were perfectly balanced, and the dressing was light and tangy. I will definitely be making this again.