Waldorf Salad is fresh, crisp, crunchy, and sweet. So refreshing and filling, the perfect side dish to any meal!

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad is a favorite side dish that originated in New York City at the Waldorf Hotel. My husband says this was a staple at nearly every Sunday or holiday meal growing up. It’s truly the perfect side dish because you can throw in just about any ingredients you have on hand. It’s light, refreshing, crispy and satisfying. Sometimes we will make this salad to eat as a main dish or with simple sandwiches on hot summer nights when I just can’t face turning on the stove or oven. Because this recipe makes a huge salad, I love taking it to church or family potlucks. It serves 12-16 people depending on serving sizes. And we always serve this at Thanksgiving and Christmas because it’s colorful and light, a perfect complement to turkey or ham dinners.

What is in a Waldorf Salad?

The original Waldorf Salad recipe contained only apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Many variations on this salad have been developed over the years and you can add any of these ingredients:

• Turkey
• Chicken
• Pomegranate Seeds
• Pineapple Tidbits
• Raisins
• Dates
• Walnuts
• Pecans
• Cauliflower
• Broccoli
• Dried Cranberries

Crunchy Apples are a Must

Finding crisp apples for this salad is the most important ingredient in this salad. I like using two different varieties of apples when I make it, but if they aren’t in season I will use whatever apples I can find that are crisp. Honey crisp, Gala, Fuji, or Pink Lady apples are my favorite, but you could use any apples you have on hand.

More Delicious Salad Recipes

Salads are a fresh and delicious way to get vegetables and fruits into your diet. It doesn’t take a lot to give a salad a little extra flavor and color. These salad recipes are unique, healthy, and easy to make.

• Nuts About Berries Salad – This salad is loaded with (you guessed it!) nuts and berries. It is fruity and refreshing.
• Mandarin Spinach Salad with Candied Pecans – My favorite part of this salad is the pomegranate seeds mixed in with the fruit and pecans. It is so flavorful!
• Kona Grill’s Red Pepper Coleslaw – Gorgonzola cheese and roasted red peppers give this traditional coleslaw a delicious twist.
• Asian Cucumber Salad – This low calorie salad is loaded with healthy vegetables and is lightly tossed in a rice vinegar based dressing.
• Fresh Mango Avocado Coleslaw – If you are lucky enough to find ripe mangoes and ripe avocados at the same time, you have to try this coleslaw! It is so colorful. The textures and flavors go so well together.
• Greek Side Salad with Greek Dressing – This flavor packed salad will not disappoint. Colorful vegetables, olives, and beans are dressed in an olive oil and vinegar dressing.

How to Make a Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad

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Waldorf Salad is fresh, crisp, crunchy, and sweet. So refreshing and filling, the perfect side dish to any meal!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3 apples crisp (Pink Lady, Fuji, or Gala)
• 3 crisp Granny Smith apples crisp
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cups red grapes cut in half
• 1 cup celery chopped (about 3 stalks)
• 1 cup walnuts halves
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise or plain yogurt
• 3 cups Green leaf lettuce or mixed greens

Instructions

• Slice apples then chop into bite-size pieces.
• Place apple chunks in a bowl and toss in lemon juice.
• Mix celery, grapes, and walnuts in with the apples.
• Add mayonnaise or yogurt and stir until the fruit and nuts are well-coated.
• Refrigerate salad until ready to serve.
• Serve on a bed of green leaf lettuce or mixed greens.

Nutrition

Calories: 453kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1560IU | Vitamin C: 13.4mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1.2mg

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Salad, Waldorf

Recipe by: Echo Blickenstaff

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