Creamy Waldorf Salad

Ok, so this deliciousness was just too good to keep to myself.  I just have to share it!!

I've been talking about cabbage for the last few days and how it is in season right now.  As I have said, we have had an abundance of it and I've been making lots of yummy things with it.  Other items currently in season are Apples and Grapes.  Yep, I have an overload of apples (which I need to start preserving) from our basket.  You might also find that grapes are at amazing prices right now.  I know in my area we have U-pick grape vineyards.  So because of all these wonderful items, I give you my recipe for Creamy Waldorf Salad (my family loves this; every one of us)!!!

The finished product!!

3 cups of shredded Cabbage (if using bag coleslaw mix, do not get it with carrots)
3 medium-large Apples of your choice, chopped
1.5 cup seedless Grapes, halved
1.5 cups or so of whipped topping (I use the store brand; tastes the same but costs less)
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
9 Tbsp coarsely chopped walnuts (optional; I don't because my daughter is still quite young)

In a bowl, combine all ingredients.  Refrigerate until serving.  (It took me maybe a total of 20 minutes to put this together with kids running around and hubby explaining is schoolwork...3 things all at the same time!!!)

I made it and served it right away.  The whipped topping came out of the freezer and just stirring it all together melted it and mixed up well.  The first time we made it, we didn't put the cabbage in and it was still great.  This time I wanted to make it more "well rounded".  The kids loved it and this is actually how my husband prefers it.  I would love to hear of any variations to this recipe.  I would also love to hear if you try it and how your family likes it.  You might just find a new family favorite with this one.  Again, we are really not cabbage people but we are trying to eat things that are out of our norm and healthy for us!!

Amanda

p.s. I already had the cabbage shredded from the other day so that helped make this a quick recipe!!