Best 2 Vegan Waldorf Salad Recipes

Indulge in the tantalizing flavors and textures of our delectable Vegan Waldorf Salad, a symphony of crisp apples, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, all harmoniously combined in a creamy and tangy dressing. This classic salad receives a delightful vegan makeover, with a rich and flavorful cashew-based dressing that perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the apples and the subtle crunch of the celery and walnuts. Discover the art of creating this timeless salad with our step-by-step guide, ensuring every bite is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and creamy textures.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

VEGAN WALDORF SALAD

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This Vegan Waldorf Salad is creamy, refreshing and perfectly balanced for a delicious side or entree. Made from grapes, apples, walnuts and optional celery.

Provided by Liz Madsen

Categories Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

12 oz greens of choice (we used butter lettuce and green leaf lettuce)
2 cups apples, diced
1.5 cups grapes, sliced
1.5 cups celery, chopped, optional
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 can chickpeas, drained
8 oz firm tofu (about 198g), drained not rinsed (see note 1)
1/3 cup unsweetened non-dairy milk (any will work)
Juice of 1 medium lemon
1-2 tbsp maple syrup (to taste, or use sweetener of choice)
1/2 - 3/4 tsp salt, optional

Steps:

The first thing to do to make this simple, satisfying salad (I like alliteration, OK?) is to cut up all your apples, celery, and grapes. I just slice my grapes in half. Give a rough chop to your walnuts too if they're not already in pieces when you buy them. TIP: walnut pieces are cheaper than whole walnuts because it's harder to extract the nut from the shell without breaking it, so they usually put a higher price on whole nuts. The same is true with other nuts, especially cashews which are very expensive.
For the lettuce, wash and dry the leaves. I like to use a salad spinner for this. If you're going to mix your greens into the salad, cut them or tear them into bite sized pieces. If not, line them around a bowl like I did.
Make the dressing: add all dressing ingredients to your blender and blend until smooth. If you're going to just mix your greens in, add everything to one bowl and mix it all up and serve! You're done!
If you're going that extra step to make it look pretty, mix the chopped ingredients and the dressing well in a separate bowl, then add that mixture carefully to your leaf lined bowl.
Refrigerate the salad for up to 3 days in the fridge. The lettuce may wilt a bit. If you are making this in advance for an event, I'd make it no more than 12 hours in advance for best results.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cups, Calories 440 calories, Sugar 20.4 g, Sodium 364.2 mg, Fat 24.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 45.6 g, Fiber 10.6 g, Protein 16.5 g, Cholesterol 0 mg

VEGAN WALDORF SALAD

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So yummy good! This salad is creamy, light and crispy, just in time for summer or a great brunch with the girls! I used Granny smiths but feel free to just toss in the favorite apple of yours instead!

Provided by browneyes315

Categories Apple

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 lb of vegan chicken strips (I prefer Morning Side Chik n' strips)
2 apples (any variety)
3/4 cup chopped celery
1 1/2 cups of soy vanilla yogurt (or plain for an unsweetened version)
1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise
1/4 cup toasted walnuts
4 cups of shredded greens (I used spinach)
1/4 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Steps:

Start with thawed chicken strips and cut up into bite size pieces.
Chop apples, celery and walnuts (if necessary). Mix with chopped chicken.
Mix together soy yogurt and mayonaisse. Mix with chopped ingredients.
Slice and add the greens that you chose. And add dried cranberries on top for an extra color before it is served if you want.
And voila!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.8, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 98.5, Sodium 294.9, Carbohydrate 23.2, Fiber 3, Sugar 16.1, Protein 29

Tips:

Use a variety of apples for a more complex flavor. Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn are all good choices.
If you don't have celery on hand, you can substitute jicama or fennel.
For a sweeter salad, add a tablespoon or two of honey or maple syrup.
If you're using walnuts, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
To make the salad ahead of time, prepare all of the ingredients and store them separately in airtight containers. When you're ready to serve, simply combine the ingredients and toss with the dressing.

Conclusion:

Vegan Waldorf salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that's perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a healthy and satisfying salad, give this vegan Waldorf salad a try.

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