Waldorf Salad with Cranberries and Pecans in Radicchio Cups

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Waldorf Salad with Cranberries and Pecans in Radicchio Cups
45 min.
10
364kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and vibrant addition to your meal, look no further than this delightful Waldorf Salad with Cranberries and Pecans served in colorful radicchio cups! Bursting with fresh flavors and textures, this salad elevates the classic Waldorf with the unexpected sweetness of dried cranberries and the crunchiness of toasted pecans. Perfect for serving as a side dish, antipasti, or even a light snack, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also caters to a variety of dietary preferences—it’s vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

Imagine a beautiful platter adorned with deep burgundy radicchio leaves, each one cradling a delicious medley of tart Granny Smith apples, crisp celery, and peppery radishes, all brought together by a zesty lemon mayonnaise dressing. The unique combination of flavors makes each bite a refreshing experience, while the contrasting textures from the crunchy ingredients and the creamy dressing create a delightful culinary surprise.

Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply treating yourself to a nutritious meal, this Waldorf Salad is sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this dish and enjoy the compliments that follow. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to enjoy a plateful of goodness that tastes as good as it looks!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups celery chopped
  • 0.8 cup cranberries dried
  • 2.5 pounds granny smith apples cored unpeeled cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • teaspoon juice of lemon fresh
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 1.5 cups pecans toasted chopped
  • heads radicchio thinly separated
  • 1.5 cups radishes chopped
  • 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
  • cups watercress leaves 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Mix mayonnaise, lemon peel, and fresh lemon juice in medium bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  2. Toss apples, celery, radishes, cranberries, and red onion in large bowl.
  3. Add lemon mayonnaise and toss to coat. (Can be prepared up to 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  4. Fold watercress and pecans into salad. Arrange 2 radicchio leaves on each plate. Spoon salad into center of radicchio leaves and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories364kcal
Protein3.3%
Fat65.59%
Carbs31.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
21.5
Glycemic Load
4.61
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
14.516086930814%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
74.54mg
Delphinidin
5.39mg
Pelargonidin
10.99mg
Peonidin
0.02mg
Catechin
2.55mg
Epigallocatechin
1.13mg
Epicatechin
8.66mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.56mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
0.07mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.43mg
Luteolin
21.57mg
Isorhamnetin
0.4mg
Kaempferol
1.96mg
Myricetin
0.23mg
Quercetin
26.33mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:363.84kcal
18.19%
Fat:27.94g
42.98%
Saturated Fat:3.63g
22.68%
Carbohydrates:29.82g
9.94%
Net Carbohydrates:23.97g
8.72%
Sugar:20.35g
22.61%
Cholesterol:9.41mg
3.14%
Sodium:178.18mg
7.75%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.16g
6.32%
Vitamin K:204.71µg
194.97%
Manganese:0.87mg
43.27%
Fiber:5.85g
23.39%
Copper:0.43mg
21.62%
Vitamin C:16.89mg
20.47%
Vitamin E:2.71mg
18.1%
Potassium:475.16mg
13.58%
Folate:53.45µg
13.36%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.67%
Phosphorus:95.02mg
9.5%
Magnesium:37.2mg
9.3%
Zinc:1.2mg
7.99%
Vitamin B6:0.16mg
7.87%
Vitamin A:385.75IU
7.72%
Iron:1.04mg
5.75%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.72%
Calcium:51.16mg
5.12%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.04%
Vitamin B3:0.59mg
2.93%
Selenium:1.91µg
2.72%
Source:Epicurious