California Walnuts | Essential Food for Health

Servings

4

Prep Time

30 min

Ingredients

• ½ cup non-fat plain yogurt or 1/3 cup non-fat Greek-style yogurt
• ½ cup California walnuts
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise, preferably made with canola oil 
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 medium apples, chopped (about 2½ cups)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
2. If using regular yogurt place the yogurt in a strainer lined with a paper towel. Put the strainer over a bowl and place in the refrigerator to drain and thicken for 20 minutes.
3. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8-9 minutes. Set aside to cool, then chop coarsely.
4. In a small bowl, combine the thickened or Greek-style yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and honey until smooth.
5. In medium sized bowl, toss together the toasted walnuts, celery, and apples. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.