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Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise (or plain yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper.
- 2 sweet apples, cored and chopped.
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved, or 1/4 cup raisins.
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery.
- 1 cup chopped, slightly toasted walnuts.
Classic Waldorf Salad
Crunchy with crisp apples, celery and toasted nuts, this easy Waldorf salad is a classic recipe perfect for a crowd any time of year.
Prep: 10min
Total: 10min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 21 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 2 cups diced tart apples (, or 2 apples)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup grapes (, halved)
- 1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans (, roughly chopped)
- 1/2 cup whipping cream (, whipped)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instruction:
- Add the diced apples to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the sugar and lemon juice. Toss to coat. Add the celery, grapes, and nuts.
- In another bowl, whip the whipping cream until peaks form, then gently fold in the mayonnaise. Fold into the apple mixture and season with the kosher salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Chill for 1 hour or overnight. Serve by itself or on a lettuce leaf.
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FAQ
What is Waldorf salad dressing made of?
What is Waldorf salad dressing made of? The original Waldorf salad is dressed with just mayo, salt, and pepper, which can be a bit one-note and heavy. To add some extra tang, we used a combination of Greek yogurt and mayo. The Greek yogurt provides some acid and makes the salad lighter and easier to eat.
What is the main ingredient which forms the foundation of the Waldorf salad?
The apples, celery, and grapes can all be green, which harmonizes the color palette of the dish.
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| A modern Waldorf salad with green grapes and whole walnuts, served in a glass bowl (2008) | |
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| Course | Appetizer |
| Created by | Oscar Tschirky |
| Serving temperature | Chilled |
| Main ingredients | Apples, celery, mayonnaise, walnuts, grapes |
What fruit does a Waldorf salad typically contain?
For those of you who didn’t grow up with this retro favorite, a classic Waldorf Salad is a fruit and nut salad typically made by combining diced fresh apples, grapes, celery and walnuts with creamy mayonnaise.
Why is it called a Waldorf salad?
The Waldorf salad, originally a simple apple-celery-mayo combo, was introduced on March 14, 1893, at a charity ball honoring St. Mary’s Hospital for Children. Its debut coincided with that of the Waldorf hotel, which opened the previous day.
