Corn Waldorf Salad
Corn Waldorf Salad is a colorful celebration of flavors that combines sweet corn, crisp apples, crunchy celery, and rich walnuts in a creamy dressing. This refreshing dish brings a taste of summer to your table, making it perfect for potlucks, BBQs, or as a light lunch. Each bite is a delightful mix of textures and tastes that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh corn (kernels from about 2 ears)
- 1 medium red apple (diced)
- 1 cup celery (thinly sliced)
- ½ cup walnuts (roughly chopped)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
Instructions
- If using fresh corn, shuck it; if frozen, thaw it; if canned, drain and rinse.
- Dice the apple and slice the celery into thin half-moons.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn, diced apple, sliced celery, and chopped walnuts.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, and sugar until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and fold gently to combine.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - Enhance sweetness by adding grapes or dried cranberries. - For a nut-free version, substitute walnuts with sunflower seeds. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.