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    Home > Recipes > Salad > Waldorf Salad

    Waldorf Salad

    By Maike | Published: March 31, 2021 | Modified: March 31, 2021

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    Waldorf Salad is a classic! Crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy celery served in a creamy dressing and topped with candied walnuts. Simple and delicious! Easy Waldorf Salad Recipe | Fruit and Nut Salad | Candied Walnut Fruit Salad #cheerfulcook #salad #waldorf cheerfulcook.com via @cheerfulcook

    Waldorf Salad is a classic! Crisp apples, sweet grapes, crunchy celery served in a creamy dressing and topped with candied walnuts. Simple and delicious!

    Waldorf Salad served on a bed of lettuce

    Its sweet, tart and crunchy flavors make this salad a perfect side dish. Add grilled chicken or salmon and you've got yourself a perfect light meal.

    Waldorf Salad was first served in New York City in the late 1890s at the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel.

    Originally, this salad had only 3 ingredients: apples, celery, and mayonnaise! And it was an instant hit amongst the rich and famous who'd frequent the Waldorf Astoria.

    Since then, the salad has evolved and become a classic fruit and nut salad. Look at the variations and additions section to check out more ideas to customize this salad.

    Table of Contents show
    1 Why You'll Love This Waldorf Salad Recipe
    2 Ingredients
    3 How To Make Waldorf Salad
    4 Variations and Additions
    5 More Simple and Delicious Salad Ideas
    6 Waldorf Salad

    Why You'll Love This Waldorf Salad Recipe

    • Ease. This salad just takes a few minutes to put together.
    • Taste and Texture. This is an incredibly refreshing salad.
    • Lunch Salad. Adding a protein like grilled chicken turns this salad into a delicious lunch.
    • Party Salad. Double the recipe and this salad is ready to make a great impression on any buffet table.

    Ingredients

    ingredients needed to make Waldorf Salad

    How To Make Waldorf Salad

    image showing how to make candied walnuts for the Waldorf salad
    1. Candied Walnuts: Combine walnuts, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the walnuts have been well coated. Stir constantly. Transfer onto a plate and allow to cool.
    image showing how to make the dressing for the Waldorf Salad
    1. Creamy Dressing: Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and zest until well combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
    image showing how to assemble the Waldorf Salad
    1. Assembling The Waldorf Salad: Combine red and green apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts in a large bowl. Combine with the creamy dressing. Serve on a bed of lettuce.

    Variations and Additions

    • Delicious Topping: Grilled chicken breast, grilled shrimp, or even broiled salmon are great additions for a classic Waldorf Salad.
    • Use pecans instead of walnuts.
    • Add green grapes.
    • Substitute low-fat yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It'll save a few calories and will still give you a creamy tangy dressing.
    • Adding raisins adds both a touch of sweetness and texture.
    • Avocado might not be a typical addition but feel free to try this delicious little twist.
    • Radishes are another delicious addition that adds interest to the salad
    closeup of freshly tossed Waldorf Salad

    More Simple and Delicious Salad Ideas

    • Egg Salad - This salad is perfect for lunch on slice of toast or even better stuffed inside a croissant.
    • Tomato Salad - this easy chopped salad is incredibly refreshing and perfect for summer
    • Cold German Potato Salad - made with hard boiled eggs
    • Creamy Cucumber Salad - nothing says German side salad more than cucumber salad it goes with almost everything ... really
    • Italian Pasta Salad - one of my favorite salads for a summer buffet
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    Waldorf Salad

    A New York classic that took the world by storm
    Servings: 4
    a closeup of a freshly made Waldorf Salad with Candied Walnuts
    PREP TIME: 10 minutes
    TOTAL TIME: 10 minutes
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups lettuce Boston Bib, Romaine or Iceberg
    • 1 medium green apple diced
    • 1 medium red apple diced
    • 3-4 stalks celery thinly sliced
    • 1 cup red grapes halved

    Candied Walnuts

    • ¼ cup walnuts
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 tablespoon sugar

    Dressing

    • ½ cup mayonnaise Miracle Whip
    • 2 tablespoons lemon zest and juice

    Instructions

    • Combine walnuts, butter, and sugar in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the walnuts have been well coated. Stir constantly. Transfer onto a plate and allow to cool.
    • Whisk mayonnaise, lemon juice, and zest until well combined and creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Combine red and green apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss until well combined. Serve on a bed of lettuce.
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 365kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 236mg | Potassium: 398mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg
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    March 31, 2021
    Hi, friends. My name is Maike. Nice to meet you. I am the blogger behind the Cheerful Cook. A Comfort Food blog where we celebrate easy German American recipes all year long
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    1. Biana

      March 31, 2021 at 10:09 pm

      5 stars
      Waldorf Salad is a classic! So tasty and delicious, perfect for spring.

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    2. Sara Welch

      March 31, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      Such a cool and crisp salad that never goes out of style! Loved the addition of candied walnuts; spot on delicious!

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    3. Charla

      April 01, 2021 at 2:08 am

      5 stars
      Saving this wonderful salad until summer gets here. Thank you!

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    4. Beth

      April 01, 2021 at 2:40 am

      5 stars
      Definitely making this soon! Looks amazing and so delicious! Perfect for my hubby and I!

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    5. Dannii

      April 01, 2021 at 3:42 am

      5 stars
      This is one of my favourite salads. So sweet and crunchy.

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