Chopped apples and celery, grapes, walnuts and a few dried cherries are a classic dish known as Waldorf Salad. A light, vegan-mayo dressing adds a nice contrast to the fruit. Elegant enough to be served as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a light dessert at the end of your holiday meal.
Fill a medium mixing bowl ¾ full with cold water. Add ½ of the lemon juice. Dice the apple into ¾" pieces. Let soak in the cold lemon water for 10 minutes to prevent oxidation (browning). Drain well in a small colander.
Put the dressing ingredients in the bottom of the empty mixing bowl. Give them a good stir until well combined. Add the remaining lemon juice to taste.
Return the apples to the mixing bowl. Add the grapes, celery, and walnuts. Toss gently until the salad is evenly coated.
Presentation: Line four open stemware glasses with a leaf of romaine lettuce. Divide the prepared salad in the four glasses. Garnish each glass with a sprig of parsley and 3 dried cherries. Voila!