Cranberry-Pecan Waldorf Salad with Yogurt Dressing

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

A refreshing Waldorf salad combining crisp apples, tart dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and a creamy yogurt dressing. This american-inspired holiday ready in about 15 minutes blends thinly sliced celery stalks, dried cranberries, toasted and chopped pecan halves into a versatile sauce that lifts everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to grilled proteins — a small-batch staple worth keeping in the fridge. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so a small batch covers several meals across the week without taking over the fridge. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 medium, cored and diced Granny Smith apple
• 2, thinly sliced celery stalks
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup, toasted and chopped pecan halves
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups, chopped lettuce leaves

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, combine 2 diced Granny Smith apples, 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, and 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper until smooth.
3. Step 3: Pour the yogurt dressing over the apple mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
4. Step 4: Serve the salad on a bed of 4 cups chopped lettuce leaves chilled, garnished with extra pecans if desired.