Best Waldorf Pasta Salad Recipes

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MODERN WALDORF SALAD



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A Waldorf salad inspired my pasta dish. I use smoked turkey, apples, strawberries and orecchiette. Rotisserie chicken and other fruits would also taste fabulous. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons 2% milk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
1 medium apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 pound thick-sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 celery rib, sliced
1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, mustard and, if desired, thyme until blended. Toss apple with lemon juice., In a large bowl, combine pasta, apple, turkey, strawberries and celery. Add dressing; toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WALDORF SALAD II



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This traditional salad is delicious, and you can vary the ingredients to your preference. Try adding diced, roasted chicken to make this salad a meal!

Provided by Penny

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 apples -- peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Stir in the apples, celery, walnuts, and raisins. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

WALDORF PASTA SALAD



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The crispy freshness of a Waldorf salad meets that summer favorite, pasta salad. I've used a combination of yogurt and mayo here so that it's not so gut-busting. If you want to substitute mayo for the yogurt, though, have at it.

Provided by Cluich

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces small shell pasta (conchigliette)
2 Red Delicious apples, peeled, cored and diced
1 celery rib, sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/3 cup plain low-fat yogurt
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package and drain. Rinse under cold water, then drain again.
  • Combine the pasta and all other ingredients, except the salt, in a bowl and toss gently until the pasta is evenly coated and all ingredients are blended. Season with salt, to taste. Cover and chill for at least five or ten minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.2, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 8.2, Sodium 186.2, Carbohydrate 65, Fiber 5, Sugar 17.3, Protein 11.4

WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 leaves Bibb lettuce
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 onions, roughly chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 cup white wine
2 pounds bone-in chicken legs
4 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Add in the Poached Chicken, celery, grapes, raisins and apples. Mix until the salad is coated in the dressing. Line the bottom of four serving bowls with 3 leaves lettuce. Divide the salad evenly among the bowls, over the lettuce. Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the salads and finish with the chives to serve.
  • Place the celery, onions, carrots and wine in a large saucepot set over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces by half, 5 minutes. Add the chicken, and then pour enough stock to cover, adding more if needed. Bring to a simmer and cook until the meat falls off the bone, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken to a baking sheet and cool. Strain and reserve the broth for another use, like a soup or sauce. Cool the chicken, then shred the meat.

SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD



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This is my version of Waldorf Salad; it's very fast and easy.

Provided by Mary Brotherton

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup mayonnaise
2 ½ tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 large stalk celery, diced
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and vinegar.
  • Add the apples, celery, raisins and walnuts if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix together well and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD



Simple Waldorf Salad image

This is my go-to salad when I need a quick little meal. When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt. -Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large Gala or Honeycrisp apples, unpeeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Combine apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. Add mayonnaise and yogurt; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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