Best 15 Original Waldorf Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the classic flavors of the Original Waldorf Salad, a culinary symbol of timeless elegance. This iconic dish, originating from the world-renowned Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, has captivated taste buds for over a century with its symphony of crisp apples, crunchy celery, toasted walnuts, and plump raisins, all harmoniously coated in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the origins, variations, and secrets behind creating the perfect Original Waldorf Salad, promising an unforgettable experience for your taste buds.

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

WALDORF SALAD



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This is the original Waldorf Salad recipe which I clipped out of the newspaper several years ago. My mother made this salad often--it must have been a favorite of hers also. Newer versions have left out some of the ingredients which add variety in texture and taste. It's a classic American salad which was developed by the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Provided by Mary Leverington

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced unpared apples
1 cup diced celery
1 cup sliced red grapes
1 banana, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • Combine first six ingredients; sprinkle lemon juice on top.
  • Combine gently--best to use your hands to mix.
  • Mix mayonnaise with sugar and cream and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Dress the salad with this.
  • Chill before serving.
  • Can be prepared several hours ahead of time if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 23.2, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 18.1, Protein 2.4

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

WALDORF SALAD



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The all-American Waldorf Salad first gained popularity in the 19th century at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Made with simple ingredients, this classic makes for a great lunch or brunch dish with a refined touch.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Quick and Easy     Apple     Grape     Salad     Walnut

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Tbsp mayonnaise (or plain yogurt)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
2 sweet apples, cored and chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half (or 1/4 cup of raisins)
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped, slightly toasted walnuts
Lettuce

Steps:

  • Serve: Spoon salad onto a bed of fresh lettuce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 311 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup walnuts halves
1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 lemon, zest finely grated
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large crisp apples, such as Gala
2 ribs celery (with leaves), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (leaves chopped)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 head Boston lettuce, trimmed, washed, and dried

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and break the nuts up into small pieces.
  • Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, honey, and lemon zest in a large bowl and season generously with pepper.
  • Halve, core, and cut the apples into 3/4-inch pieces, leaving the skin intact. Add the apples, celery and raisins to the bowl, and sprinkle with the lemon juice; then toss with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • When ready to serve, toss walnuts into the salad. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large platter, or divide them among 4 salad plates. Place the salad on the lettuce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 98 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 22 grams

SIMPLY THE BEST CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD



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This is an easy and delicious recipe, sure to be a favorite for any occasion. The recipe is for 3 to 4 servings (double the ingredients if you want to serve more people). Enjoy.

Provided by Jackie

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup chopped walnuts
2 cooked rotisserie chicken breasts, cubed
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
½ cup dried cranberries
½ Granny Smith apple, cored and cubed
¼ cup chopped red onion
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup vanilla yogurt
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Spread chopped walnuts onto a baking sheet.
  • Roast walnuts in the preheated oven until they are fragrant and browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  • Lightly toss chicken with grape halves, cranberries, apple, walnuts, and onion in a salad bowl. Whisk mayonnaise, vanilla yogurt, and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 475.9 calories, Carbohydrate 29.9 g, Cholesterol 48.5 mg, Fat 33.5 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 209.9 mg, Sugar 23.6 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

ELISE'S FAVORITE WALDORF SALAD



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A slightly sweet salad with a touch of cinnamon.

Provided by Gina Maling

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups diced apples
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup mayonnaise
6 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine apples, celery, and pecans in a bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl until well combined.
  • Whip heavy cream with an electric mixer until soft peaks form; fold into mayonnaise mixture to form a creamy dressing.
  • Fold apple mixture into the dressing until coated; chill in refrigerator for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 34.1 mg, Fat 28.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 120.3 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

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

WALDORF SALAD



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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

WALDORF SALAD II



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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

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 apples -- peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

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

CLASSIC WALDORF SALAD



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Make and share this Classic Waldorf Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by taillightsinsightbb

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup hellman or best food mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 medium red apples, cored and diced
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and salt.
  • Add apples and celery.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Cover and chill to blend flavors.
  • Just before serving sprinkle with walnuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.3, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 151.6, Carbohydrate 13.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 8.4, Protein 1.5

THE WALDORF SALAD, REVISITED



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You can make your own delicious dressing with low-fat buttermilk or lighten the richer salad-bar version by adding a dash of lemon juice or vinegar.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups Bibb lettuce
1/2 apple, diced
2 tablespoons sliced celery
3 ounces grilled chicken breast, sliced
2 tablespoons toasted whole almonds, chopped
1 tablespoon Creamy Buttermilk Dressing

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375 g, Fat 21 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

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

OLD TIME WALDORF SALAD



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Make and share this Old Time Waldorf Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Apple

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 cups apples (do not peel, dice up)
1 cup celery (dice)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • As soon as apples are diced, mix the mayonnaise into the apples so they will not turn brown.
  • Add celery and nuts; combine well.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the chicken or shrimp. They should be cooked through but still tender and juicy.
  • Chop the celery and apples into small pieces so they are easy to eat.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute pecans or almonds.
  • Use a light hand when dressing the salad. You don't want to overpower the flavors of the ingredients.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Waldorf salad is a classic American dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. With its combination of sweet, tart, and crunchy flavors, Waldorf salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a light and healthy dish to serve, give Waldorf salad a try.

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