Banana Waldorf Salad 🍌🥗
Description:
This delightful Banana Waldorf Salad is a perfect companion to your chicken or pork dishes, especially for those embracing a healthier lifestyle. Its harmonious blend of flavors is sure to please even the pickiest eaters, including the little ones!
Recipe Information:
- Category: One Dish Meal
- Keywords: Kid Friendly, Free Of…, Potluck, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Beginner Cook, Easy, Inexpensive
- Servings: 4
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Red Apples |
| 1 | Banana |
| 1/2 | Celery Stalk |
| 1/4 | Walnuts |
| 1/3 | Pecans |
| 3 | Dates |
| 1 | Mayonnaise |
| 1 | Honey |
| – | Lemon Juice |
| 1 | Lime Juice |
| 1/2 | Lettuce Leaf |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1/8 | Water |
| 2 | Cinnamon |
| 1 | Clove |
| – | Pecan Halves |
| – | Vanilla Extract |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 726.1
- Fat Content: 40.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 7.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 94.9g
- Fiber Content: 10.7g
- Sugar Content: 79.3g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
Recipe Instructions:
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Preparation:
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- If desired, marinate the banana slices in lemon or lime juice to prevent browning.
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Making the Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the red apples (cored and diced), banana (sliced), celery (chopped), walnuts, pecans, and chopped dates.
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Dressing:
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, and lime juice until well combined.
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Assembling the Salad:
- Pour the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
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Chilling and Serving:
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad mixture for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Presentation:
- To serve, line a serving platter or individual plates with lettuce leaves.
- Spoon the chilled Banana Waldorf Salad onto the lettuce cups.
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Optional Variation: Candied Pecans
- In a medium saucepan, combine sugar, water, cinnamon, and clove.
- Cook over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes.
- Add the pecans and vanilla extract to the syrup mixture. Continue cooking and stirring until the syrup is absorbed, about 10-12 minutes.
- Spread the candied pecans on a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper and allow them to cool.
- Chop the cooled candied pecans and sprinkle them over the salad for an extra burst of flavor and crunch.
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Storage:
- Any extra candied pecans can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
Tips:
- For a sweeter dressing, adjust the amount of honey according to your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize the salad by adding or substituting ingredients like grapes, raisins, or other favorite fruits.
- To make it more refreshing, serve the salad chilled.
- This salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weekday meals.
Enjoy this wholesome and delicious Banana Waldorf Salad that’s both nutritious and bursting with flavor! 🍌🥗
