Vegan Waldorf Salad Recipe – Classic, Creamy & Easy
This Vegan Waldorf Salad stays beautifully close to the classic, combining crisp green apples, celery, juicy red grapes, lettuce, and creamy vegan mayonnaise. Fresh, crunchy, rich, and incredibly simple, it works as a side dish, light lunch, or elegant starter.
Equipment
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 2 Green Apples Medium size
- 2 Celery Stalks About 90 - 100 gr
- ¾ cup Seedless red or purple grapes
- ⅓ cup Vegan Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
- 24 leaves Lettuce Small Lettuce is better
- ½ cup Walnuts Optional
- To Taste Fine Sea Salt
- To Taste Black Pepper
- To Taste Extra virgin olive oil Optional
Instructions
- If you do not already have it ready, prepare the vegan mayonnaise following your preferred recipe or my vegan mayonnaise one.
- Wash and dry the lettuce thoroughly. Keep the leaves whole, preferably using the smaller, crisp leaves closer to the heart.
- Slice the celery into small pieces on a slight diagonal. Quarter the apples, cut them into thin slices about 3 mm thick, then cut the slices into thin matchsticks.
- Transfer the apple and celery to a large bowl and toss immediately with the lemon juice.
- Cut the grapes in half lengthwise and set them aside.
- Add the vegan mayonnaise to the apple and celery and mix gently with two spoons until everything is generously and evenly coated.
- Arrange the whole lettuce leaves on a serving plate to create a fresh bed for the salad. Spoon the creamy apple and celery mixture over the center.
- Scatter the halved grapes over the top. If using walnuts, roughly chop them and add them now.
- Finish with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Add a small drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if desired and serve immediately.
If you want to know the best cuts for this salad, check the section about Cuts in the article above.
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Notes
Storage Note:
Store the Vegan Waldorf Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For the best texture, it is ideally enjoyed fresh, as the apples and celery will gradually soften once mixed with the dressing. If preparing it ahead, keep the walnuts, the grapes and lettuce separate and add them just before serving. Nutrition Note:
The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the exact vegan mayonnaise, apples, grapes, walnuts, and quantities used. For the most accurate result, adjust the calculation based on the specific products and amounts you choose. Recipe Testing Note:
All recipes on this site, including this Vegan Waldorf Salad, are tested before publication. The photos are original and taken during the actual recipe testing process, so they reflect the real final dish prepared in our kitchen. No AI used. Substitutions Note:
If you’d like to try a lighter dressing, a no-mayo version, or other ingredient variations, you can find all the suggested options in the dedicated sections above the recipe card. Walnuts Note: Walnuts were a later addition to the original Waldorf Salad, but they have since become one of its most familiar ingredients. Use them raw for a delicate flavor or toast them in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes for a deeper, nuttier taste. You can use any other nuts you like.
Store the Vegan Waldorf Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. For the best texture, it is ideally enjoyed fresh, as the apples and celery will gradually soften once mixed with the dressing. If preparing it ahead, keep the walnuts, the grapes and lettuce separate and add them just before serving. Nutrition Note:
The nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the exact vegan mayonnaise, apples, grapes, walnuts, and quantities used. For the most accurate result, adjust the calculation based on the specific products and amounts you choose. Recipe Testing Note:
All recipes on this site, including this Vegan Waldorf Salad, are tested before publication. The photos are original and taken during the actual recipe testing process, so they reflect the real final dish prepared in our kitchen. No AI used. Substitutions Note:
If you’d like to try a lighter dressing, a no-mayo version, or other ingredient variations, you can find all the suggested options in the dedicated sections above the recipe card. Walnuts Note: Walnuts were a later addition to the original Waldorf Salad, but they have since become one of its most familiar ingredients. Use them raw for a delicate flavor or toast them in a dry skillet for 3–5 minutes for a deeper, nuttier taste. You can use any other nuts you like.
Nutrition
Serving: 180gCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 115mgPotassium: 293mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 321IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg