BLUE CHEESE WALDORF SALAD

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A dash of cayenne adds zip to this classic cool and crispy salad. "Blue cheese provides extra richness," notes Renee Aupperle of Lititz, Pennsylvania. "It's great for a buffet; everyone who tries it loves it."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 teaspoons sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
2 tablespoons grated onion
3 medium apples, chopped
3 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, buttermilk, sugar, vinegar, salt, cayenne and pepper. Stir in blue cheese and onion. In a large bowl, combine the apples, celery and raisins. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 237mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges