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Bring this retro dish back for a simple lunch or tasty brunch.
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Waldorf salad is a favorite around here, particularly in the fall when apples and walnuts are in season. It's especially popular around the holidays, gracing many a Thanksgiving and holiday spread.
The Original Waldorf Salad Recipe
According to the American Century Cookbook, the first Waldorf salad was created in New York City in 1893, by Oscar Tschirky, the maître d'hôtel of the Waldorf Astoria.
The original recipe consisted only of diced red-skinned apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Chopped walnuts were added later to this now American classic.
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Mayo or Yogurt for Waldorf Salad?
Some prefer their Waldorf salad made with yogurt, instead of mayo. I usually stay in the mayonnaise camp (which is what we are using in this recipe), but feel free to substitute yogurt for the mayo if you prefer. In which case you may need to add some honey to offset the added tartness of the yogurt.
Seems like everyone has their favorite version of Waldorf salad! If you have one you would like to share, please tell us about it in the comments.
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How Long Can Waldorf Salad be Stored?
For the freshest, crispest salad, make Waldorf salad no more than an hour before serving, and keep it in the fridge until you do. Refrigerate leftovers for a day; the apples may brown a bit and the salad may become watery, but it will still be enjoyable.
Ways to Serve Waldorf Salad
You can serve the whole salad on a bed of fresh lettuce, but if you want to serve individual portions of Waldorf Salad, try these presentations.
- In martini or coupe glasses
- On lettuce cups
- In a large, hollowed out apple
How Our Readers Make This Classic Their Own
- Vicki: "Enduring family favorite. Mother mixed the mayo with maraschino cherry juice for the dressing, making it almost a pink desert. She used a variety of canned and fresh fruits with celery and walnuts, as well as the now drained cherries. We have it every Holiday. Just gets better after a day in the fridge!"
- Robin: "We like to have it with diced ham for a serious main dish."
- Marshall: "Great recipe! Made this today. I used homemade aioli with fresh whipped cream for the dressing. Also added toasted pine nuts and goji berries as add ons."
- Rose: "Been making this for years, and this is a nice recipe, but I don't add salt. Yogurt and honey is my dressing of choice. I prefer dried cranberries to grapes or raisins, I soak them in boiled water first and then drain well (of course!) and use one red and one green apple."
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From the Editors Of Simply Recipes
Waldorf Salad
Prep Time15 mins
Total Time15 mins
Servings4 servings
If using yogurt, omit the lemon juice. You may also want to add a little honey to balance the tartness of the yogurt.
Some of our longtime readers prefer to omit the salt, but we like the way it offsets the sweetness of the apples and grapes.
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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
2sweet 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
Lettuce
Method
Make the dressing:
In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt), lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Add the apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts:
Stir the apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts into the bowl with the dressing.
Serve:
Spoon salad onto a bed of fresh lettuce and serve.
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| Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 301 | Calories |
| 22g | Fat |
| 25g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings: 4 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 301 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 22g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 12% |
| Cholesterol 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 311mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 19% |
| Total Sugars 17g | |
| Protein 6g | |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 39% |
| Calcium 55mg | 4% |
| Iron 1mg | 7% |
| Potassium 415mg | 9% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.
