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Home » Vegan Waldorf Salad with Apples & Raisins

Vegan Waldorf Salad with Apples & Raisins

March 19, 2017 By Diane Smith 8 Comments

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Apples, apples, apples, there are always apples in the store… What a treat since they are so good for us. They offer a gut supportive fiber which is most probably why the saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” so popular. And, this Vegan Waldorf Salad with Apples & Raisins is a great way to eat them.

The dressing, usually made with mayonnaise, can be made with this homemade vegan mayonnaise recipe which has far fewer calories and fat or with store-bought.

Vegan Waldorf Salad

You don’t need to peel the apples if you buy organic and it’s better to keep the peel on anyway because that’s where you’ll find most of its nutrition.

You can mix up this vegan Waldorf salad by adding different nuts or seeds, such as sunflower seeds or pecans. I love using walnuts since they offer some brain-protective components. I love using grapes for added freshness in the summer, and use (unsulphured, no sugar added) raisins in the winter for some hearty, grounding sweetness.

And, instead of raisins, you could use chopped dates which offer some beautiful minerals to fortify your body. The crunchy, tangy, sweetness of this salad is sure to please.

It’s all about the flavors and textures combines in this delicious dish. If you want to boost your salad with a clean protein, you could add a can of drained and rinsed chickpeas and will keep you full and satisfied for a longer period of time.

Waldorf-SaladAdd plant-based recipes to your next pot-luck:

  • Scalloped Potato and Cabbage Casserole
  • Potato Salad with Tofu Scramble
  • Roasted Veggie Tacos With Chipotle Sauce
  • Roasted Squash Salad with Pomegranate and Pepitas

This is a great dish to take to a picnic or potluck, and if you’re worried about the apples turning brown, add a squeeze of lemon juice after you’ve cut them to keep them from oxidizing. It also adds a kick of tartness that tastes great with the sweetness of the apples.

This dish could easily satisfy both during the warm months, as well as the cold. 

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Vegan Walford Salad recipe! If you have a photo, post it on my Instagram page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

 

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Vegan Waldorf Salad

A classic Waldorf salad made healthier with the addition of healthy fats from nuts.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • Wooden Salad Bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • High-Speed Blender

Ingredients

  • 2 large apples chopped
  • 3 stalks celery chopped
  • 3/4 cup walnuts chopped
  • ½ cup halved red grapes or raisins
  • ½ cup raw sunflower seeds

Dressing 1

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked in hot water and drained
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Medjool dates seeded

Dressing 2

  • 1/2 cup Homemade Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp maple syrup
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Instructions

  • Place all of dressing 1 ingredients into a high-powered blender and blend until smooth. Set aside. If using the alternative Dressing 2, mix the ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Add the chopped apples, celery and grapes (and/or raisins) into a large bowl along with the walnuts.
  • Add the dressing to the salad ingredients, tossing them together.
  • Serve on a bed of greens.

Notes

This nutrition label is for Dressing 1 which contains cashews. For a lower fat version, use homemade mayonnaise which has only 17 calories per tablespoon. 8 (1/2 cup) tablespoons of the homemade mayonnaise would go into making this recipe.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Vegan Waldorf Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
254
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
16.7
g
26
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Sodium
 
19.7
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
23.1
g
8
%
Fiber
 
4.4
g
18
%
Sugar
 
16.4
g
18
%
Protein
 
5.7
g
11
%
Vitamin A
 
50
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
6.6
mg
8
%
Calcium
 
40
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1.6
mg
9
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. Marsha

    March 29, 2018 at 6:44 am

    Can’t wait to try this version of Waldorf salad! This is one of my favorites! Yyuummm!!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      March 29, 2018 at 9:33 am

      I know what you mean. There’s something about the sweet and tanginess. I love it too.

      Reply
  2. Josephine

    February 26, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    Woaah i want to try it tonight. Looks yummy and filing😊 thanks for sharing these recipes

    Reply
  3. Patricia

    June 27, 2020 at 4:55 pm

    Thanks for the recipe. I included green apples and celery but switched to craisins and vanilla coconut yogurt. I’ll let it marinate overnight and add chopped walnuts per serving for added crunch.

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      June 27, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      Yum, doesn’t that sound delicious! Thanks for the suggestions. We have a lot of apples on our tree right now so I’ll have to give this a try.

      Reply
    • Pat

      March 29, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      The yogurt sounds really good in this recipe. How did it turn out?

      Reply
  4. Jim T

    September 1, 2023 at 11:12 pm

    5 stars
    When I was a Kid, My Mom had Waldorf Salad often. This brings back memories! I made this Vegan version using Hellmann’s Vegan Dressing & Spread. Turned out great!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      September 2, 2023 at 1:11 am

      Hey Jim, so glad you enjoyed the recipe and have happy memories of your mom’s Waldorf Salad!

      Reply
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