Meatless Monday – Waldorf Salad

I love salads with fruit in them, so trying to come up with a good Waldorf Salad has been on my mind for some time. I usually have all of these ingredients in my fridge at this time of year, so it was quick and easy to whip this up. I added some garbanzo beans for protein, and celery to balance out the sweetness of the fruit and to add some crunch. The addition of dried cranberries makes it a great side for a holiday dinner as well. It can be made a few hours ahead, just add the walnuts right before serving to keep them crunchy. This salad was a hit with my family, and will definitely be in heavy rotation on our table during the Fall/Winter season. Enjoy!

Ingredients

For the dressing:
1⁄4 cup mayonnaise (vegan or regular)
1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Tablespoon sugar
1 Teaspoon Italian parsley (chopped into fine pieces)
Salt and Black Pepper to taste

For the salad:
1 Granny Smith Apple (chopped into bite sized pieces-skin on)
1⁄2 cup Honeycrisp Apple (chopped into bite sized pieces-skin on)
1⁄2 cup red grapes (halved)
1⁄4 cup celery (chopped into small pieces)
1⁄2 cup garbanzo beans (rinsed and drained)
2 Tablespoons dried sweetened cranberries (chopped into small pieces)
1 cup candied walnuts (chopped into small pieces)
Large pinch of Micro Greens (optional)

Instructions

1. Whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, parsley, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl combine apples, grapes, celery, garbanzo beans, cranberries, and walnuts.
3. Pour dressing over the top, stir until combined.
4. Garnish with a pinch of Micro Greens.
5. Serve and enjoy!

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