Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
24%
Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad
70 min.
4
165kcal

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Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic with this Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This vegetarian and gluten-free dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a nutritious addition to any meal. With a preparation time of just 70 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for those looking to impress at gatherings or simply enjoy a refreshing side dish at home.

The creamy combination of plain fat-free yogurt, reduced-fat mayonnaise, and crumbled blue cheese creates a rich dressing that beautifully complements the crispness of fresh red apples and the vibrant green spinach leaves. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the celery and a delightful nuttiness from the toasted walnuts, making it a well-rounded dish that’s both healthy and indulgent.

Whether served as a starter, a side dish, or a light snack, this salad is versatile enough to fit any occasion. With only 165 calories per serving, you can enjoy this guilt-free treat while savoring the unique flavors that come together in this refreshing salad. Elevate your dining experience with this Blue Cheese Waldorf Salad, and let its deliciousness shine at your next meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup yogurt plain fat-free
  • tablespoon salad dressing reduced-fat
  • tablespoon cheese blue crumbled finely
  • medium apples red unpeeled cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • serving juice of lemon 
  • cups pkt spinach packed
  • cup celery stalks thinly sliced
  • tablespoons walnut pieces toasted chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. In small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise and blue cheese until well blended. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
  2. Sprinkle apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning. In large bowl, toss apples and spinach. Spoon blue cheese mixture over salad.
  3. Sprinkle with celery and walnuts.

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein7.6%
Fat27.28%
Carbs65.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
35.75
Glycemic Load
6.9
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
12.422173854935%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.99mg
Peonidin
0.04mg
Catechin
2.37mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
13.7mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.72mg
Luteolin
0.59mg
Kaempferol
1.27mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
8.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.29kcal
8.26%
Fat:5.45g
8.39%
Saturated Fat:0.92g
5.73%
Carbohydrates:29.28g
9.76%
Net Carbohydrates:23.83g
8.67%
Sugar:21.29g
23.65%
Cholesterol:3.03mg
1.01%
Sodium:93.59mg
4.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.42g
6.83%
Vitamin K:89.89µg
85.61%
Vitamin A:1641.15IU
32.82%
Fiber:5.45g
21.81%
Manganese:0.4mg
19.83%
Vitamin C:15.08mg
18.28%
Folate:52.38µg
13.1%
Potassium:428.49mg
12.24%
Phosphorus:92.03mg
9.2%
Calcium:91.09mg
9.11%
Magnesium:36.13mg
9.03%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.98%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
8.24%
Copper:0.16mg
8.07%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.08%
Vitamin E:0.75mg
4.97%
Iron:0.86mg
4.75%
Zinc:0.59mg
3.91%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.77%
Vitamin B12:0.15µg
2.43%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.29%
Selenium:1.49µg
2.13%