Cherry-Berry Waldorf Salad

Cherries and mixed berries make a great addition to a traditional Waldorf salad

Ingredients:
3/4 cup mixed dried berries and cherries (red tart cherries, cranberries, blueberries and strawberries)
2 ½ cups cored and cubed Red Delicious or Gala apples
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup chopped toasted walnuts*
2/3 cup light mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions:
Place mixed berries and cherries in a small bowl. Pour in enough boiling water to cover the fruit. Let stand for 5 minutes. Drain well. If necessary, cut large strawberries into smaller pieces. Meanwhile, place apples in large bowl. Sprinkle with lemon juice; toss until coated. Add celery, walnuts and drained fruit. Stir together mayonnaise, sugar and ginger. Add mayonnaise mixture to apple mixture; toss until apple mixture is evenly coated. Cover and chill about 30 minutes before serving.

Makes 6 (1/2-cup) servings.

*To toast nuts: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread walnuts in a single layer in a baking pan. Bake about 8 minutes or until lightly toasted. Cool walnuts before chopping.

Nutrition Info:
Nutrition Facts per 1/2 cup serving: 216 calories, 13 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat, 24 g carbohydrate, 9 mg cholesterol, 2 g protein, 3 g fiber, 221 mg sodium; Daily Values: 6% vitamin A, 6% vitamin C, 2% calcium, 2% iron