Preschool Waldorf Salad

Salads aren't often a favorite with preschoolers, but you can make this one with your preschooler's favorite ingredients. Waldorf salad, traditionally made with apples, celery, raisins, nuts, and mayonnaise, is common at Thanksgiving dinner. Make this recipe for the children at Thanksgiving or at preschool for your Thanksgiving theme, apple theme, or local food theme.

How to Make the Apple Walnut Salad

Makes 8 servings, 1/2 cup each
   
2 apples
1 cup grapes
1 c walnuts
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 Tbsp honey

Step 1:

Chop the apples, quarter the grapes, and quarter or chop the walnuts.

Toast the walnuts by heating over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.

Step 2:

Combine the apples, grapes and walnuts. Add mayonnaise and honey and stir until fruit and nuts are coated.

Variations:

Use any other type of nut - pecans, almonds, peanuts.

Add dried fruit like raisins or dried cranberries.

Use other seasonal fruits like mandarin oranges.

Nutrition Information (for about ½ cup serving)

Calories – 140
Fat – 12g
Sat fat – 1g
Trans fat – 0g
Cholesterol – 1 mg
Sodium – 20 mg
Fiber – 2 g
Sugars – 9g
Protein – 3g
Vit A – 40 IU
Calcium – 19 mg
Vit C – 2.3
Iron – 0.5

by Kati Chevaux

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