Best 6 Gourmet Waldorf Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the world of gourmet Waldorf salad! This classic dish, with its mix of crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, creamy mayonnaise, and sweet grapes, is a timeless favorite. Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a festive addition to your holiday table, a gourmet Waldorf salad can elevate any meal. With a few simple ingredients and a touch of creativity, you can easily prepare this delicious and elegant salad that is sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the art of crafting the perfect gourmet Waldorf salad.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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.

GOURMET WALDORF SALAD



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Categories     Salad     Fruit     Dessert     No-Cook

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large red delicious apple, coarsely chopped
1 large granny smith apple, coarsely chopped
1 celery rib diced
1/2 cup low fat lemon yogurt
2 tbsp mayonnaise
3/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup mini marshmallows (optional)
1 cup granola (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir together apples, celery, yogurt, mayo, and walnuts. Stir in marshmallows and top with granola.

CHEF JOHN'S WALDORF SALAD



Chef John's Waldorf Salad image

A fruit salad has to be pretty darn good to actually get a name, and the venerable Waldorf salad is certainly worthy. Embellish this as you see fit, but I really like it best with just the four ingredients seen here. Things like dried cranberries can add a nice seasonal touch but, for me, the chewy fruit gets in the way of that addictive crunchy/crisp texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Fruit Salad Recipes     Apple Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup creme fraiche
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 large crisp, sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup cubed (1/4 inch) celery root, soaked briefly in cold water, drained well
1 cup quartered seedless green grapes
½ cup toasted walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl.
  • Place apples, celery root, grapes, and walnut pieces in a large bowl. Toss with about 1/2 cup of dressing. Add more dressing until salad components are well coated but not swimming in dressing. You might not need all the dressing.
  • Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 48.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 426.5 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

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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Provided by Irma S. Rombauer

Categories     Salad     Brunch     Christmas     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Buffet     Mayonnaise     Apple     Walnut     Celery     Christmas Eve     Grape     Marshmallow     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Paleo     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup diced celery
1 cup diced cored, peeled apples
1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved, optional
1/2 to 3/4 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

  • Combine celery, apples, walnuts, and grapes in a medium bowl.
  • Stir in mayonnaise.
  • Serve at room temperature or chilled.

THE ORIGINAL WALDORF SALAD



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"Millions who never visited the Waldorf owe him a debt," The New York Times wrote in 1950, upon Oscar Tschirky's death. Mr. Tschirky, a Swiss immigrant who became known as "Oscar of the Waldorf," is credited with creating this piece of Americana in 1893, a timeless dish whose popularity has spread far past the Waldorf's exclusive doors and into home kitchens. Over time, variations would include blue cheese, raisins and chopped walnuts, which can be added here alongside the celery and apples. But the original is an exercise in simplicity: four ingredients that have lived on for over a century.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving (as a main course)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium ripe apple
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
2 cups lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Peel apple and cut into halves. Remove core and slice halves 1/4-inch thick. Reserve 4 slices. Cut remaining slices into thin strips.
  • In a medium bowl, mix celery, mayonnaise and apple strips; season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange on lettuce and top with apple slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 909 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the salad will taste. Look for crisp apples, crunchy celery, and flavorful walnuts.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of mayonnaise or yogurt goes a long way. Too much dressing will weigh down the salad and make it soggy.
  • Chill the salad before serving: This will help the flavors to meld and make the salad more refreshing.
  • Add other ingredients to taste: Feel free to add other ingredients to your Waldorf salad, such as grapes, raisins, or crumbled blue cheese.
  • Make it a main course: Waldorf salad can be served as a main course or a side dish. If you're serving it as a main course, add some cooked chicken or tofu.

Conclusion:

Waldorf salad is a classic dish that is both delicious and versatile. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. With its sweet, crunchy, and creamy flavors, Waldorf salad is sure to please everyone at your table.

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