Suffolk Waldorf Salad

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 4

Suffolk Waldorf Salad - a classic American salad with a twist of peanut butter

by The Chefin Salad

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

345

Sugar

24g

Fat

28g

The Waldorf Salad is a classic American salad made with apples, celery, grapes and walnuts, dressed with mayonnaise. The Suffolk Waldorf Salad is a modern twist on the classic recipe, adding crunchy peanut butter and tart dried cherries to the mix. This combination of flavors makes for a delicious and satisfying salad that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With the added spinach and pecans, this salad packs a powerful nutritional punch, while still being a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. This recipe makes a great addition to any meal, with the perfect balance of sweet, salty and tangy flavors in every bite.

Instructions

1.	In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, peanut butter and lemon juice until smooth.
2.	In a larger bowl, mix together chopped apples, celery and dried cherries.
3.	Add the mayonnaise mixture to the apple mixture and toss lightly to coat.
4.	Add spinach and pecans or walnuts, stir gently to combine. Serve chilled.

PROS

The sweet and salty flavors combine beautifully in this salad, and the addition of peanut butter adds a unique flavor to the classic Waldorf salad.

This salad is a great way to incorporate a variety of fruits and vegetables into your diet.

CONS

This salad can be high in calories and fat, especially if too much mayonnaise is used.

The dried cherries in this salad can add extra sweetness, which may not be enjoyable for some people.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salad is high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants from the fruits and vegetables.
Nuts such as pecans and walnuts are a good source of healthy fats, and can help reduce the risk of heart disease.
Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables has been shown to have numerous health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, and some types of cancer.

	1/3 cup mayonnaise
	2 tablespoons peanut butter
	1 teaspoon lemon juice
	2 large gala apples , chopped
	1 stalk celery , chopped
	1/4 cup dried cherries , chopped
	1 cup spinach leaves
	1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts , chopped