When planning menus at the Monastery, the weather is an important consideration. During the hot summer months, sitting down at the end of the day to a cool salad or cold soup is such a pleasure. Makes a person feel down-right loved!
There are lots of Waldorf salad recipes out there. We like this one because it uses fat-free, plain yogurt and has no added sugar. We let the fruits’ natural sugar speak for itself. One hint: really mince the celery, rather than simply chopping it. This may be a personal preference, but having it in tiny pieces seems to better balance out the flavor in each bite.
Gassho,
Rebecca
Waldorf Salad
3 medium-size tart apples, in chunks
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 stalk celery, minced
2 cups seedless grapes, halved
1 cup diced mozzarella
¼ cup packed minced dates
¾ cup toasted walnuts, chopped coarsely
Dressing:
1¼ cup fat-free, plain yogurt
½ cup orange juice
½ tsp grated orange rind
Combine salad ingredients. Whisk together dressing ingredients. Combine everything and mix well.
Serves 4.