Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Waldorf Salad With Balsamic Dressing

Irresistible and treat-filled Waldorf Salad has so many colorful and favorite components – crisp apples, juicy grapes, tangy 'cheese', and sweet crisp walnuts – all topped with a delicious balsamic dressing! I love this type of salad which makes a filling meal - perfect for a lovely lunch to linger over with company or by oneself.

NOTES: The cheese and walnuts maybe prepared at home ahead of time or purchased.

4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

Dressing
2-3 Tbsp olive oil 
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, mashed
1/2 tsp sugar or Maple Syrup to taste
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/4 tsp salt, to taste

Salad
1 block (14-16 oz) Extra-firm Tofu, diced or coarsely chopped
1 Apple, diced
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, quartered
1/2 cup celery,  diced
6-7 cups Spinach OR mixed Baby Salad Greens
1/2 cup toasted/glazed walnuts
1/4 cup crumbled Vegan Gorgonzola cheese

METHOD:

Dressing: whisk mustard, oil and vinegar together. Add remaining ingredients, and whisk until combined. Taste and adjust the ingredients and seasonings until just right. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to use. The dressing maybe made a couple of days ahead.

Salad: gently toss tofu, grapes, apple, and celery together; add enough dressing (about half) to moisten. Chill until ready to serve.

Toss together the spinach or salad greens and required amount of dressing and divide among 4 plates. Divide the tofu mixture and place on top of the greens. Drizzle any leftover dressing over the salad.

Sprinkle with walnuts and Gorgonzola, and serve immediately. 

Enjoy!!

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