Waldorf Salad

A classic favorite. Simple and fresh.

Ingredients

½ cup chopped walnuts

2 large apples, cut into ½ inch cubes

2 ribs of celery, sliced

½ cup of strawberries, sliced

¼ cup of an orange, juiced

½ cup non-fat yogurt (plain)

2 tablespoons of light mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced

1 teaspoon honey

¼ of an orange zested

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Red or butter leaf lettuce

Instructions:

1. Add walnuts to a small saucepan and heat on medium, stirring frequently.  When walnuts begin to turn golden and fragrant, take off heat and set aside to cool.  Do not burn them.
2. Mix chopped apple with celery, strawberries and orange juice in a medium sized bowl.  Slightly chop the walnuts and add to mixture.
3. In a small bowl, mix together yogurt, mayo, basil, honey, orange zest, and ground pepper.  Stir to combine.
4. Pour yogurt mixture over fruit mixture and toss to coat fruit.  When ready to serve, place large scoop of salad on top of leaf lettuce.