Mom’s Gingered Apple Salad

  Salads

Here’s a refreshing twist on the classic Waldorf salad. Seasoned with ginger, dried cranberries and water chestnuts, this combo is quick and delicious.

Mom’s Gingered Apple Salad

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.
YIELD: 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 3 medium apples, chopped
  • 1 can (8 ounces) water chestnuts, drained and finely chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 3 tablespoons crystallized ginger, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, sugar, ginger and salt; pour over apple mixture and toss to coat. Chill until serving.
  • 2. Just before serving, sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 213 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 161mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.

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