With the arrival of apple season, it's time to celebrate the crisp, sweet flavors of this versatile fruit. One classic dish to showcase apples is a Waldorf salad, a refreshing and crunchy salad that combines diced apples, celery, walnuts, and raisins, bound together with a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Whether you're looking for a light and healthy lunch option, a flavorful side dish, or a refreshing snack, this apple season Waldorf salad is sure to satisfy. Its vibrant colors and textures make it a perfect addition to your autumn table.
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WALDORF SALAD RECIPE
Waldorf Salad recipe may be old-fashioned but it never goes out of style because it's a classic. Crispy apples, celery and walnuts with sweet raisins make a perfect fall salad. Always great for a HOLIDAY meal too.
Provided by Barbara Curry
Categories Salad
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and salt.
- Add toasted walnuts, celery and raisins to a large bowl. Add diced apples and toss. Spoon dressing over right away and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 kcal, Carbohydrate 31 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 6 mg, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 12 g, ServingSize 1 serving
UPDATED WALDORF SALAD WITH APPLE VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make the couscous: In a small saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the couscous and toast until lightly golden, about 4 minutes. Add 3/4 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Lower the heat so the water simmers; cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Uncover the pan and set aside to cool.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small bowl, whisk together the vinegar, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and the oil.
- Make the salad: In a large bowl, toss together the apple, fennel, grapes, walnuts and couscous. Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad, tossing until coated.
- Put 1 radicchio leaf on each plate. Spoon the salad into each leaf, allowing some to spill over.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calorie, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 502 milligrams, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 4 grams, Sugar 11 grams
CLASSIC WALDORF SALAD
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Wash the apples, but do not peel them. Core the apples and cut them into 1/2-inch cubes.
- Sprinkle the cubed apples with sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add celery and nuts and toss to blend.
- In a medium bowl with an electric mixer, whip the cream to stiff peaks .
- With a rubber or silicone spatula or spoon, gently fold the mayonnaise into whipped cream.
- Fold the whipped mayonnaise and cream mixture gently into apple mixture.
- Serve the salad on mixed salad greens or large lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 39 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 164 mg, Sugar 19 g, Fat 30 g, ServingSize 4 Portions (4 Servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g
WALDORF SALAD
This simple apple salad got its name from the luxurious Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Invented in 1896 not by a chef but by the maître d'hôtel Oscar Tschirky, the Waldorf salad was an instant success. As often happens, many variations evolved-some with raisins, some with chopped nuts. This one has green apples and red seedless grapes.
Categories Salad Dairy Fruit Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Quick & Easy Apple Cherry Grape Bon Appétit Small Plates
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak cherries in 1 cup boiling water until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- Whisk mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in large bowl. Add apples, celery, grapes and cherries; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange lettuce on platter. Spoon salad over. Top salad with candied pecans.
- *Sold at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
WALDORF SALAD II
This traditional salad is delicious, and you can vary the ingredients to your preference. Try adding diced, roasted chicken to make this salad a meal!
Provided by Penny
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
- Stir in the apples, celery, walnuts, and raisins. Chill until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g
APPLE WALDORF SALAD
Make and share this Apple Waldorf Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by marobin
Categories Apple
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and salt together.
- Stir in apples, celery and walnuts together.
- Serve chilled.
WALDORF SALAD
Classic and timeless, Waldorf Salad is always a crowd favorite especially when apples are in season! It makes a great holiday side dish that your guests will devour thanks to a sweet and creamy dressing that coats a mixture of apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and more!
Provided by Averie Sunshine
Categories Salad
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- To a medium bowl, add the mayo, Greek yogurt, sugar, lemon juice (make sure to zest the lemon before juicing it and reserve the zest if you're going to garnish your salad with the zest later), optional poppy seeds, and whisk to combine until smooth; set aside.
- To a separate large bowl, add the apples, grapes, optional pineapple, celery, half the nuts, evenly drizzle the dressing over the top, and stir and toss to combine and coat evenly.
- Taste and if desired, add salt, to taste. I recommend adding some to balance the sweetness in this salad.
- Evenly sprinkle the remaining half of the nuts over the top.
- Optionally and evenly sprinkle the parsley and optional lemon zest to garnish.
- Optionally plate the salad in large leaves of Bibb lettuce (or butter lettuce will work) or simply serve family-style out of the mixing bowl, or plate on individual salad plates, minus the bed of lettuce underneath.
- Salad is best fresh but can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time.***** (See Notes)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 126 milligrams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat
SWEET TART WALDORF APPLE SALAD
This salad is a combination of a fruit dip recipe I learned last week and an apple salad I saw in the grocery store. It was enough inspiration to come up with this delicious recipe for our cook-out this afternoon! I have two boys and a daycare and would recommend this recipe as super-simple to make with kids. Children love chopping apples (even littles can do this with a butter knife) and mixing the dressing. I used ¾ of my dressing and reserved the rest to use as fruit dip later.
Provided by kcruther
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Toss diced apples with lemon juice in a salad bowl.
- Beat Neufchatel cheese, whipped cream, brown sugar, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Stir grapes and celery into apples and toss lightly with dressing to coat. Top salad with walnut halves and sweetened dried cranberries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249 calories, Carbohydrate 25.1 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 67.3 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
Tips:
- Choose the right apples: For a classic Waldorf salad, use a sweet and crisp apple variety like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Braeburn. If you prefer a milder flavor, try Gala or Fuji apples.
- Make sure the celery is fresh and crisp: Limp celery will ruin the texture of your salad. Look for celery that is bright green and has no brown spots.
- Don't overmix the salad: Waldorf salad is best when the ingredients are just combined. Overmixing will make the salad mushy.
- Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.
- Serve Waldorf salad with a variety of toppings: Some popular options include chopped walnuts, dried cranberries, crumbled blue cheese, or a drizzle of honey.
Conclusion:
Waldorf salad is a classic for a reason. It's a refreshing, crunchy, and flavorful salad that's perfect for any occasion. With its simple ingredients and endless variations, Waldorf salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed by everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious salad, give Waldorf salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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