If you're looking for a quick and easy dish that's packed with flavor, look no further than this tasty Waldorf Pasta Salad. This dish is a unique take on the classic Waldorf salad, featuring cooked pasta, fresh apples, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and toasted walnuts, all tossed together in a creamy dressing. It's the perfect dish for a summer picnic, a potluck dinner, or even a family gathering.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound cooked pasta
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- 2 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 cup of grapes, halved
- 1/2 cup of walnuts, toasted and chopped
- 1/2 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
This image shows a large bowl of Waldorf Pasta Salad, with cooked pasta, apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts all mixed together in a creamy dressing. The dish is topped with a sprinkle of chopped parsley for added color and flavor.
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and fruit mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Before serving, give the pasta salad a quick stir and taste for seasoning. Add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
This image shows a close-up of a person's hands as they mix together the cooked pasta, apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts in a large mixing bowl. The bowl is sitting on a wooden cutting board, and the person is wearing a green apron.
This image shows a serving bowl filled with Waldorf Pasta Salad, topped with a sprinkle of chopped parsley. The dish is surrounded by slices of crusty bread and a few pieces of fresh fruit for garnish.