Stacked Waldorf apple salad is a classic, and this recipe still has all your favorite ingredients, like apples and celery. But we used creamy Greek yogurt for an egg-free option, and we actually like it more than the original. Sprinkle each apple layer with tangy goat cheese, sweet grapes, and spicy arugula for a gorgeous salad you can’t resist.
Summer salads are popular no-cook meals that are light, quick to toss together, and easy on the waistline. But after a week or so of eating all of those greens, you might be getting less excited about your traditional leafy green lunch breaks.
We switched up the traditional Waldorf apple salad and stacked it for flavorful crunch, nuttiness, and creamy chunks in every bite.
Stacked Waldorf Apple Salad
Waldorf Apple Salad is sponsored by Envy™.
It looks stunning with the bright red apple slices, green celery, and arugula. You’ll be excited to dig into this simple yet elevated recipe.
Serve it immediately as a snack or light meal that everyone will love. (Plus, it’s egg-free!)
C’mon, we’ll show you how easy it is.
What Is Waldorf Salad?
This famous salad started with only three ingredients — apple, celery, and mayo. It was shared with the public 130 years ago in honor of the St. Mary’s Hospital for Children. The Waldorf Hotel in New York opened the day before, and the ball was the first event held at the hotel after opening day. The manager of the hotel has been credited for this simple yet elegant salad.
Although Waldorf salad started off simple, it has many variations today like yogurt, walnuts, and grapes. It’s usually served similarly to an egg salad with the ingredients tossed together and coated in a mayo-based dressing, sometimes served over a thin bed of greens.
We’ve elevated this recipe by tossing thin Envy™ apple slices and layering them with arugula, grapes, goat cheese, and walnuts. Don’t let its complex flavors fool you, this salad is still simple to put together for an easy weeknight side or snack.
Ingredients
You probably already have about half of the ingredients on hand to make our stacked Waldorf apple salad. You only need to add a few extra affordable items to your grocery list. But you may want to get a few extras because you’ll want this apple salad again.
Envy™ Apples
Apples are the star of this salad recipe, so you want high-quality apples. Envy™ is known as the ultimate apple experience. They strive to grow apples that help you slow down and savor the moment. From the beautiful deep red appearance to the sweet, aromatic, and crisp crunch in every bite, you’ll see why they bring this recipe to a whole new level.
Plus, slices of Envy™ apples stay white longer!
Look for them in the produce section with the red and white sticker. You can also check out their store locator to find Envy™ apples near you!
Goat Cheese
Goat cheese adds a creamy, tangy richness to your apple salad. It’s soft without being smooth like ricotta cheese and has a buttery, tart flavor. Goat cheese traditionally pairs well with sweet apple slices and grapes, spicy arugula, and nutty walnuts. If you’re not a fan of goat cheese, try another soft cheese like mascarpone or cream cheese.
Break off chunks with your fingers and sprinkle between each apple layer. This is an easy way to spread it evenly into every crunchy nibble. You can usually find this in the diary section of your grocery store by the milk and butter. Waldorf apple salad calls for half of a cup, so you don’t need much to whip up this recipe.
Walnuts
With a mild and earthy flavor, walnuts pair well with sweet apples. Apples are high in carbs, so they take about an hour to digest. The fat and protein from the walnuts help slow down digestion so you feel full longer, making Waldorf apple salad ideal for a light meal or snack.
Use your knife to roughly chop the walnuts, then toast them in the oven at 350℉ for about eight to ten minutes. Or look for ones that are already toasted in the baking or snacking aisle.
Grab a tub from the dairy section of your neighborhood grocery store.
How to Make Your Salad
Step 1
Whisk apple cider vinegar, greek yogurt, olive oil, honey, and Dijon mustard until creamy. Then add salt and pepper to taste and set aside.
Step 2
Thinly slice your Envy™ apples.
Step 3
Add apples, ⅓ cup of the vinaigrette, salt, sugar, and pepper to a large bowl and toss to coat.
Step 4
Lay a slice of apple on each plate and sprinkle arugula, celery, grapes, and goat cheese on top of each apple. Continue to layer each plate with apples and toppings.
Step 5
Sprinkle the leftover goat cheese and chopped walnuts on top of each stacked Waldorf apple salad. Garnish with celery leaves and serve.
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