Classic Waldorf Salad

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Classic Waldorf Salad – the most popular salad is so easy to make at home. Fresh lettuce, crisp apples, juicy grapes and crunchy walnuts and celery make this classic a favorite.

This delicious salad is perfect with my Easy Grilled Chicken, Parmesan Crusted Salmon or Garlic Herb Chicken and Potatoes.

First served in Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896, this salad is a classic. Originally made with lettuce, apples, celery and grapes mixed in a creamy mayo dressing. Walnuts were added later on and bring a nice nutty taste (especially if you toast them first) and crunchy texture. The combination of juicy grapes and sweet crunchy apples is perfect with celery and lettuce. This Waldorf Salad is a must-try and since it’s so easy to make and can be prepared ahead of time. It’s delicious with grilled chicken, salmon or served as a sandwich salad with chopped chicken.

Ingredients:

• Romaine lettuce
• apples
• grapes
• walnuts
• celery
• dressing

Instructions:

• Start by chopping lettuce, celery, and apples.
• Slice grapes in half.
• Make the dressing in a small bowl.
• Combine all ingredients in a salad bowl. Cover and chill for 1 hour.

The dressing:

This Waldorf Salad is made with fresh vegetables, fruit and nuts, tossed in a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. It’s a simple dressing and pairs well with all the textures in this salad.

Variations:

• add chicken or ham to turn this salad into a healthy and light lunch in croissants, buns or wraps.
• use pears in place of apples
• use pecans in place of walnuts
• use Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise

More delicious salad recipes:

• Mediterranean Couscous Salad
• Perfect Caesar Salad
• Chicken Cobb Salad
• Grilled Chicken Salad
• Creamy Cucumber Salad

For more fresh salad recipes, feel free to browse our Salad Category.

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Classic Waldorf Salad

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

1 min

 

The most popular salad is so easy to make at home. Fresh lettuce, crisp apples, juicy grapes and crunchy walnuts and celery make this classic a favorite.

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Waldorf salad

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 273 kcal

Author: Anna

Ingredients

for salad:

• 2 cups chopped Romaine lettuce
• 2 apples
• 1 cup grapes
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup walnuts

for dressing:

• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Place lettuce in large salad bowl.
2. Core and chop apples. Slice grapes in half.
3. Add apples, celery and grapes to lettuce. Top with walnuts. Toss gently to combine.
4. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise with lemon juice. Add salt and pepper. Pour dressing over salad. Toss to coat.

Recipe Notes

You can use Greek yogurt in place of mayonnaise. 

Nutrition Facts

Classic Waldorf Salad

Amount Per Serving

Calories 273 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Fat 20g31%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 6mg2%

Sodium 404mg18%

Potassium 358mg10%

Carbohydrates 23g8%

Fiber 4g17%

Sugar 17g19%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 2235IU45%

Vitamin C 8.6mg10%

Calcium 41mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.