Best 12 Easy Tropical Waldorf Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the taste of paradise! With its vibrant colors and irresistible flavors, our tropical waldorf salad is sure to transport you to a tropical oasis with every bite. This delectable salad combines fresh, juicy tropical fruits with crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Whether you're looking for a refreshing side dish or a light and healthy lunch, our easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through the process of creating this tropical masterpiece. So let's embark on a culinary adventure and discover the perfect blend of sweet, tart, and creamy flavors that make this tropical waldorf salad a true delight for the senses.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARIBBEAN-STYLE WALDORF SALAD



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Enjoy this salad that's made with fruits and nuts - a tasty side dish that's ready in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon milk
2 medium unpeeled red eating apples, coarsely chopped (2 cups)
1 cup fresh pineapple chunks
2 medium stalks celery, chopped (1 cup)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
1/3 cup raisins
3 tablespoons flaked coconut
1/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
Bibb lettuce leaves or salad greens, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, whipping cream, lemon juice and milk until well blended.
  • Stir in apples, pineapple, celery, nuts, raisins, coconut and cranberries. Serve salad on lettuce leaves. Cover; refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g

SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD



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This is my version of Waldorf Salad; it's very fast and easy.

Provided by Mary Brotherton

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup mayonnaise
2 ½ tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 large stalk celery, diced
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and vinegar.
  • Add the apples, celery, raisins and walnuts if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix together well and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 leaves Bibb lettuce
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 onions, roughly chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 cup white wine
2 pounds bone-in chicken legs
4 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Add in the Poached Chicken, celery, grapes, raisins and apples. Mix until the salad is coated in the dressing. Line the bottom of four serving bowls with 3 leaves lettuce. Divide the salad evenly among the bowls, over the lettuce. Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the salads and finish with the chives to serve.
  • Place the celery, onions, carrots and wine in a large saucepot set over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces by half, 5 minutes. Add the chicken, and then pour enough stock to cover, adding more if needed. Bring to a simmer and cook until the meat falls off the bone, 30 to 45 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken to a baking sheet and cool. Strain and reserve the broth for another use, like a soup or sauce. Cool the chicken, then shred the meat.

HEALTHY TROPICAL CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings (about 1 cup)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup 2-percent Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup 1/4-inch chunks of pineapple
2 small cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small Granny Smith apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
1/3 cup cashews, roughly chopped
4 leaves Bibb or iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, ginger, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the pineapple, chicken, apples and three-fourths of both the cilantro and the cashews. Toss to combine and serve right away or refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
  • Arrange the lettuce leaves on a platter and top each with a scoop of salad. Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and cashews and top with a few grinds of pepper.

NEW WALDORF SALAD



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Chopped apples and celery with walnuts defined the 19th-century original. Grapes (roasted in this version) were a 20th-century add-on. To lighten things up, fresh greens are tossed in, and a lemon vinaigrette replaces the mayonnaise dressing.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds red seedless grapes
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced crosswise, plus 1/2 cup leaves
1 head frisee, trimmed
1 Honeycrisp apple, thinly sliced
1/2 cup walnuts, toasted

Steps:

  • Roast the grapes: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Toss grapes with sugar and oil. Roast on a rimmed baking sheet until just starting to wrinkle and burst, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool.
  • Meanwhile, make the dressing: Combine shallot, vinegar, lemon zest and juice, and cumin in a bowl. Gradually whisk in oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Make the salad: toss grapes (without pan juices) with sliced celery and leaves, frisee, apple, and walnuts. Drizzle salad with dressing, and toss to coat.

MODERN WALDORF SALAD



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A Waldorf salad inspired my pasta dish. I use smoked turkey, apples, strawberries and orecchiette. Rotisserie chicken and other fruits would also taste fabulous. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups uncooked orecchiette or small tube pasta (about 6 ounces)
1/4 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons 2% milk
4 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
1 medium apple, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 pound thick-sliced deli smoked turkey, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup quartered fresh strawberries
1 celery rib, sliced
1/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts, optional

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain well., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix yogurt, mayonnaise, milk, mustard and, if desired, thyme until blended. Toss apple with lemon juice., In a large bowl, combine pasta, apple, turkey, strawberries and celery. Add dressing; toss gently to coat. If desired, sprinkle with walnuts. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 606mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WORLD'S BEST WALDORF SALAD



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Make and share this World's Best Waldorf Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terri F.

Categories     Fruit

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 medium golden delicious apples, cored and diced (4 cups)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup halved green seedless grape
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
ground nutmeg (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, sprinkle apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  • Add celery, grapes, walnuts, and raisins.
  • For dressing--------------.
  • combine mayonnaise and 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
  • Whip cream with sugar until fairly stiff.
  • Fold whipped cream into the mayonnaise mixture.
  • Mix with the apple mixture.
  • Sprinkle with nutmeg.
  • Chill at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 12.5, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 3, Sugar 16.3, Protein 1.9

WALDORF SALAD



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In this healthy rendition of the classic salad, nonfat yogurt replaces mayonnaise. It also includes fewer walnuts -- and these are toasted to bring out their flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 red apple, such as McIntosh or Red Delicious, unpeeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
1 green apple, such as Granny Smith or Crispin, unpeeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, cut into thin half-moons
3 ounces (about 1/2 cup) red grapes
3 ounces (about 1/2 cup) green grapes
1 lemon
6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 bunch (about 1 pound) Bibb or Boston lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place apples, celery, and grapes in a medium bowl, and toss with juice of half the lemon. In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, mustard, honey, and juice of remaining half lemon. Pour half of the dressing over the apple mixture, tossing to combine. Serve over greens, drizzling remaining dressing over salad. Garnish the salad with chopped walnuts and snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 46 g

SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD



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This is my go-to salad when I need a quick little meal. When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt. -Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large Gala or Honeycrisp apples, unpeeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Combine apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. Add mayonnaise and yogurt; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TROPICAL CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD



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The Waldorf Salad has it's origins at The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, in NYC, NY. In 1896 Oscar Tschirky, Maitre d'Hotel made this salad which contained apples. chicken, celery & mayonnaise - later the walnuts were added. Well, I am taking poetic license and making some more changes to it. It has always been served on a bed of lettuce. Based loosely on a recipe provided by The National Chicken Council. You can make this with a store-bought rotisserie chicken(if you do skip the first four steps.) Did not include cooling times.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, trimmed of fat or 1 1/2 lbs store-bought rotisserie-cooked chicken
1 onion, quartered
2 celery ribs, chopped, leaves reserved
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 medium granny smith apples or 2 medium fuji apples, cored and chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup red seedless grapes, halved
3/4 cup chopped macadamia nuts, slightly toasted
1 fresh pineapple
1 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • In large saucepan, place chicken breasts and cover with cold water by 1 inch.
  • Add onion, celery leaves and Kosher salt.
  • Bring to boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the center.
  • Remove from liquid and set aside; discard liquid.
  • When cool enough to handle, cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
  • In large bowl, mix together chicken, celery, apples, scallions, grapes and toasted macadamia nuts.
  • Use sharp knife to split pineapple into sixths from top to bottom.
  • Slice core off each pineapple wedge and slice off fruit, leaving tufts of leaves in tact.
  • Use the extra half of pineapple for garnish.
  • Cut the remaining fruit into chunks and add to chicken mixture.
  • Set pineapple wedges on plates.
  • In small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream and lemon juice; blend well.
  • Add dressing to chicken mixture and toss thoroughly.
  • Add salt and pepper.
  • Spoon mixture onto pineapple wedges and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 599.8, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 116.4, Sodium 741, Carbohydrate 55.3, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 39.6, Protein 40.7

WALDORF SALAD



Waldorf Salad image

Apples, nuts and celery-a classic combination. The best part? You need only 10 minutes to throw it all together!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons milk
3 medium unpeeled red eating apples, coarsely chopped (3 cups)
3 medium celery stalks, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped nuts
Salad greens, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice and milk in medium bowl.
  • Stir in apples, celery and nuts. Serve on salad greens. Cover and refrigerate any remaining salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 180 mg

EASY TROPICAL WALDORF SALAD



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Categories     Chicken     Poultry     No-Cook

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 Firm Red Apples
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Juice of 1 fresh lime
5 stalks of celery
One small jar 4.5 oz of macadamia nuts, whole or pieces
1 head lettuce, sliced one-two inches thick
1 Cup Miracle whip salad dressing to taste
1 lb. Chopped cooked chicken breast
5 Tablespoons maraschino cherries
1/2 Cup coconut
1/2 Cup raisins
1 tsp. cinnamon

Steps:

  • Add cooked and cooled chicken to large bowl. Add cinnamon and turn to lightly coat chicken. Chop apples and add to bowl and mix. Sprinkle with freshly squeezed juice of lemon and lime and mix. Add sliced celery, macademia nuts, coconut and raisins and mix. Toss together with miracle whip. Cut lettuce into large round or half slices and lay flat onto plate. Scoop salad with an ice cream scoop and pile high onto large salad or dinner plates. Garnish chicken, lettuce and plate with maraschino cherries.

Tips:

  • Use fresh fruits: Fresh fruits add a vibrant flavor and texture to the salad. Choose ripe fruits that are in season.
  • Chop the fruits evenly: This will help them distribute evenly throughout the salad.
  • Use a variety of nuts: Nuts add crunch and flavor to the salad. Try using a combination of walnuts, pecans, almonds, and cashews.
  • Use a light dressing: A light dressing will help the flavors of the fruits and nuts to shine through. Try using a vinaigrette or a honey mustard dressing.
  • Serve the salad chilled: This will help the flavors to meld together and the salad will be more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Tropical Waldorf salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your liking. Experiment with different fruits, nuts, and dressings to create a salad that you and your family will love.

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