Healthy Recipes: Waldorf Salad and Raw Vegetable Salad

Spinach Waldorf Salad with Cinnamon Apple Dressing 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup of light mayonnaise
• 2  tablespoons of frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
• 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 2 large read apples, cubed (about 4 cups)
• 1/2 cup of seedless red grapes, halved
• 1/2 cup of chopped celery (1 medium stalk)
• 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts
• 4 cups of fresh spinach leaves

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, juice concentrate and cinnamon until well blended.
2. Stir in apples, grapes, celery and walnuts to coat.  Cover and refrigerate.
3. Before serving, place spinach in a large salad bowl. Spoon the apple mixture over spinach and toss to mix and coat.
   
   (Makes 8 servings; 136 calories per serving)

Raw Vegetable Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 package (12.5 oz) of tofu
• 1 head of broccoli, chopped
• 1 head of cauliflower, chopped
• 3 cups of diced celery
• 1 package (10 ounce) of frozen green peas, thawed
• 1 cup of sweetened dried cranberries
• 1/4 of raw sugar
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 tablespoon of white wine vinegar
• 1/2 cup of diced onion
• 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup of light mayonnaise
• 1 cup of chopped walnuts

1. Cut tofu into 1/4 inch cubes. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery green peas and cranberries.
3. Whisk together the sugar, salt, vinegar, union cheese and mayo.
4. Pour dressing over salad
5. Add walnuts and tofu.
6. Toss and Enjoy!
   
   (Makes 20 1/2 cup servings; 150 calories per serving)

Special thanks to Chef T for these recipes!