California Waldorf Salad

This salad is a low-fat, dairy-free alternative to the traditional recipe and is a fantastic starter for any meal. It is quite refreshing and has the right amount of crunchy, tangy, sweet quality to appeal to anyone’s palette. The walnuts in this recipe are rich in omega-3 fatty acids – key to many functioning tissues within the body as well as integral to the prevention of heart disease and stroke.

As always, make sure all ingredients are organic!

Ingredients

Makes about 6 1-cup servings

2 crisp, tangy apples (Fuji, Winesap, Granny Smith, or similar)
1 large carrot, julienned or grated
1/2 cup raisins

1/2 cup of sliced organic grapes
1/4 cup chopped walnuts1/3 cup organic mayonnaise or plant-based unsweetened yogurt
3 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/4 cup of shredded organic coconut flakes for garnish (optional)

Directions

Scrub, core, and dice apples, then place into a salad bowl. Add carrots, raisins, grapes and walnuts. In a separate bowl, mix Mayo or plant-based yogurt and vinegar. Add to salad and stir to mix. Chill before serving if possible.