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Waldorf Salad

A classic American salad of crisp apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes bound together with a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Sweet, crunchy, and satisfying.

15 minEasyServes 4290 cal/serving

AmericanSaladNo-CookVegetarianHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 2 crisp apples, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup red grapes, halved
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, combine 2 diced crisp apples, 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, 1 cup halved red grapes, and 1/2 cup roughly chopped toasted walnuts.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp honey, and 1/4 tsp salt.

  3. 3

    Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

  5. 5

    Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Questions

Can I make Waldorf Salad ahead?

Yes, it takes well to being made ahead. Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Waldorf Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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