Waldorf Salad

This classic crunchy, cream fruit salad from the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel is as famous today as when it was first created. Simple ingredients combine for a delicious refreshing salad with tons of options to change it up (included).

Course Main Course, Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings main dish salads

Calories 744kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

2 green apples rinsed, cored and chopped
Juice of one lemon
2 stalks celery chopped
1/2 cup walnuts chopped
1 cup white seedless grapes halved
½ cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper to taste
½ head iceberg lettuce rinsed and patted dry with paper towels

Instructions

Toss the apples with the lemon juice.
Remove the apples from the bowl with the lemon juice with a slotted spoon. Place in a In a large bowl.
Add the celery, walnuts, grapes and mayonniase. Toss to coat.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Divide the lettuce between two serving plates or bowl. Add half of the salad mixture to each plate on top of the lettuce.
Keep leftover in the fridge for up to three days.

Notes

Variations

Toss the apples with orange juice. Instead of using lemon juice, toss the cut apples in freshly squeezed orange juice. It will keep them from browning and add some orange flavor.

Toast the nuts. Instead of adding raw nuts to the salad, toast them in a dry skillet first. Allow them to cool before adding the salad ingredients. Toasting adds a warm rich flavor.

Use pecans instead of walnuts. Walnuts are traditionally used but pecans are delicious too.

Add some dried fruit. Raisins, dried cranberries (sweetened) or chopped dates are a great addition.

Sweeten the mayonnaise. For a sweeter creamy dressing mix a little bit of honey into the mayonnaise before assembling the salad.

Add some orange zest or lemon zest. For a brighter citrus flavor!

Substitute yogurt for the mayonnaise. If preferred make a yogurt swap. We recommend Greek yogurt which is thicker and richer.

Add some lean meat. Chopped or shredded chicken or turkey goes great in this salad and adds some protein. It's a great use for leftover chicken breast or rotisserie chicken.

Blue cheese. Blue cheese became a popular spin on the classic salad recipe and adds a great pop of flavor that works well with the other ingredients.

Serving it for a holiday meal? Make the classic Waldorf salad with red and green apples. It's a perfect side dish for Christmas dinners.

Storing Leftovers

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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