Celestial Woodpecker Waldorf Salad

The Celestial Woodpecker Waldorf Salad is a refreshing and vibrant take on the classic Waldorf salad. It's made with a mix of mixed greens, fresh cranberries, walnuts, green apples, seedless grapes, celery, and carrots, and tossed in a creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper. The result is a salad that's both light and satisfying, with a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors.

The Celestial Woodpecker Waldorf Salad was created by Chef John Doe in the early 2000s. Chef Doe was inspired to create this salad after a trip to the Pacific Northwest, where he was impressed by the region's fresh produce and vibrant flavors. The salad was an instant hit with his customers, and it quickly became one of the most popular dishes on his menu. Today, the Celestial Woodpecker Waldorf Salad is served in restaurants and cafes across the country, and it remains a favorite among food lovers of all ages.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• Mixed greens (such as romaine, arugula, and spinach)
• Fresh cranberries
• Walnuts
• Green apples
• Seedless grapes, halved
• Celery
• Carrots

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens, cranberries, walnuts, apples, grapes, celery, and carrots.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
4. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Why It Works

• The combination of mixed greens, fresh cranberries, walnuts, green apples, seedless grapes, celery, and carrots provides a variety of textures and flavors that keep the salad interesting and satisfying.
• The creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, mustard, salt, and pepper adds a rich and flavorful element to the salad, without weighing it down.
• The salad is versatile and can be served as a side dish or a main course. It's also a great make-ahead salad, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.