Best 20 Waldorf Salad Recipes
Waldorf salad, a classic American dish, is a combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors and textures. It is believed to have originated in the late 1800s at the Waldorf Hotel in New York City. This salad typically consists of fresh apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes tossed in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. Served as a light lunch, a side dish, or an appetizer, Waldorf salad is a delicious and versatile dish that has stood the test of time.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD
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
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
CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD
Steps:
- Serving suggestion: Baby greens, extra grapes, raisins and walnuts for garnish
- Coat the chopped apple with the lemon juice in a large bowl. Add the chicken, grapes, celery, raisins and walnuts, and gently combine.
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice and salt. Gently fold the dressing into the salad. Serve on a bed of greens.
WALDORF SALAD I
This is a variation of the classic salad with apples, grapes, celery and nuts. If you aren't a walnut fan, pecans make an excellent substitute. Creamy salad dressing can be substituted for mayonnaise.
Provided by Shannon
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss together the apples and lemon juice. Stir in the celery, nuts, raisins and grapes.
- Fold together the whipped cream and mayonnaise; add to salad and mix well.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg and chill before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.6 g, Cholesterol 36.8 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 78.9 mg, Sugar 11.3 g
WALDORF CHICKEN SALAD SANDWICHES
"Autumn is apple-picking time here in New Jersey, so with such an abundance of that delicious fruit, it just seemed natural to toss a chopped apple into my chicken salad," relates Karen Small from Maple Shade.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Spread about 1 cup chicken salad over four slices of bread,. Top with lettuce if desired and remaining bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Fat 48g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 960mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 36g protein.
SONNY'S WALDORF TURKEY SALAD
Wondering what to do with that left-over turkey? This salad will make turkey into something really exotic, with a fruity, nutty and hint-of-spicy flavor that you will want to enjoy year-round. With so many different variations, this salad has something for everyone! Serve salad on top of salad greens or in a pita shell.
Provided by SKYBLUE1963
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Whisk mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, cider vinegar, sugar, curry powder, and black pepper together in a bowl until smooth. Lightly toss turkey meat, red grapes, apple, celery, red onion, and walnuts in a salad bowl; pour dressing over salad and toss again to coat. Chill at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 44.6 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 185 mg, Sugar 10.2 g
SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD
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
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 WITH YOGURT DRESSING
Need an on-the-go lunch idea? This simple salad, topped with fruit, walnuts and low-fat plain yogurt, is a perfect option.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together yogurt and lemon juice; season with coarse salt and ground pepper.
- Add apple, celery, red seedless grapes, and toasted walnuts; toss to coat with dressing. Cover; refrigerate until ready to serve, up to overnight.
- Divide salad in half; serve each portion on 2 Boston lettuce leaves.
JENNY'S SWEET WALDORF SALAD
I couldn't ever find the perfect Waldorf salad - one that wasn't too mayonaise-y tasting, yet one that still held enough of the original flavor to be called a Waldorf. So I mixed and matched and experimented, and finally came up with a perfect twist on the classic Waldorf Salad recipe. Now I get requests for it at every family get together!
Provided by Jenny Mahler
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the Granny Smith apples, Red Delicious apple, Asian pear, celery, almonds, golden raisins, grapes and cranberries. In a separate bowl, stir together the yogurt, white sugar, brown sugar, mayonnaise, lemon juice and cinnamon. Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.7 calories, Carbohydrate 67.5 g, Cholesterol 10.1 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 153.7 mg, Sugar 57.9 g
WALDORF GOAT CHEESE SALAD
Fruit, nuts, and cheese are the perfect combination over greens - and even better with raspberry walnut vinaigrette.
Provided by MILTMAN
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss lettuce with dressing in a mixing bowl; transfer to a serving dish. Scatter grapes, goat cheese, and pecans on top, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.7 g, Cholesterol 11.2 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 515.4 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
CRANBERRY WALDORF SALAD
Cranberries grow in the coastal area about 50 miles from our home. When they become available, I always make this creamy salad. -Faye Huff, Longview, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 40m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine cranberries and sugar; let stand 30 minutes. Add next 5 ingredients and mix well. Gently fold in whipped cream; chill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
WALDORF SALAD WITH YOGURT
This is a classic recipe for a Waldorf Salad.
Provided by Barrett
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the apples and lemon juice. Add the grapes, celery, and green onions; toss.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, apple juice and celery seeds. Spoon over the apple mixture, and toss gently.
- Wash the watercress, and dry thoroughly. Arrange greens on individual salad plates. Mound the apple mixture on top, and sprinkle with the walnuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Cholesterol 3.6 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 88.1 mg, Sugar 20 g
CHEF JOHN'S WALDORF SALAD
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
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
WALDORF CABBAGE SALAD
My dad always made this for Thanksgiving and Christmas. He called it Waldorf Salad, but it is really a cabbage salad 'Waldorf style'.
Provided by Erik Owens
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Use a chef's knife to slice cabbage into thin pieces 1 to 2 inches long. Do not use the large ribs of the cabbage, as they are too strongly flavored.
- In a large bowl, toss together the cabbage, apples, walnuts, celery, mayonnaise, sugar and salt until evenly coated. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one day.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 24.5 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 460.2 mg, Sugar 20.3 g
TURKEY WALDORF SALAD
An American classic, Waldorf salad gets its name from the majestic Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, where it was first served in 1896. Crunchy, sweet, savory, and satisfying, it is the perfect use for leftover turkey and all those beautiful fruits and nuts from your Thanksgiving table centerpiece. Chopped ripe pears are a great addition; this tasty salad can also be served on a bed of crunchy butter lettuce in place of the celery root.
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, gently toss the turkey, celery, celery leaves, apple, grapes, and pecans until combined. In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, honey, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until well combined. Put the celery root in a small bowl, add 2 tablespoons of the dressing, and toss to coat completely. Add the remaining dressing to the turkey mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to evenly dress the salad.
- To serve, spread the celery root evenly onto a serving platter, top with the dressed salad, garnish with celery leaves and serve immediately.
COLESLAW WALDORF SALAD
Potlucks tend to have a lot of heavy dishes, so this bright, fresh Waldorf salad coleslaw recipe is a welcome addition. I came up with this recipe as a way to serve something crunchy and fruity with a touch of sweetness. Sometimes I add shredded coconut and use toasted pecans instead of walnuts. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 18 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place cabbage in a large bowl. In another bowl, whisk yogurt, mayonnaise, orange juice and vinegar until combined. Pour over cabbage; toss to coat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 55mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
TURKEY WALDORF SALAD
This is not your classic Waldorf salad, which is traditionally a mélange of apples, celery, raisins, walnuts and grapes in a thick mayonnaise-based dressing. Here, the dressing, thinned out and lightened with yogurt, is spiced with curry and cumin, and the salad mix includes a generous amount of chopped radicchio or endive, which bring a bitter dimension into the mix. This salad is also an excellent home for leftover Thanksgiving turkey.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, lunch, salads and dressings, main course, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a bowl or measuring cup, whisk together mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, cumin, honey, lemon juice, salt and oil.
- In a large salad bowl combine turkey, apples, celery, raisins, walnuts and radicchio or endive. Add dressing, toss together, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 253, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 360 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 0 grams
WALDORF TUNA SALAD
I dress up tuna salad deliciously with apple, raisins, dates and walnuts, then I drizzle it all with a tangy yogurt dressing. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the tuna, apple, celery, raisins, dates and walnuts. Combine yogurt and mayonnaise; add to tuna mixture and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates; sprinkle with the cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
AUTUMN WALDORF SALAD
A festive fall fruit salad made with yogurt instead of the usual mayonnaise.
Provided by ALLIDAWN
Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Cranberry Salad Recipes
Time 50m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix yogurt and brown sugar together in a bowl to make dressing.
- Combine pear, apple, celery, raisins, cranberries, and walnuts in a bowl. Add dressing and toss well to combine. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top.
- Chill salad before serving, at least 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 51.2 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH WALDORF SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Arrange 3 racks evenly spaced in the oven.
- Place the chicken, skin side up, on a sheet pan. Rub with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast on the top rack for 35 to 40 minutes, until the internal temperature is 140 degrees. Set aside to cool, discard the skin and bones, and shred the chicken by hand into large, roughly 1 x 4-inch, pieces.
- Place the bacon on a baking rack on a second sheet pan and roast below the chicken on the second oven rack for 20 to 30 minutes, until browned. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to cool. Cut in large dice. On a third sheet pan, combine the almonds, cashews, and walnuts and roast under the bacon for 10 to 12 minutes, tossing once, until lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
- In a medium bowl or 2-cup measuring cup, whisk together 2/3 cup of olive oil, the vinegar, mustard, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and set aside.
- In a large serving bowl, combine the frisee, kale, spinach, raisins, Cheddar, chicken, bacon, roasted nuts, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Before serving, grate the apple and add it. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently. Put the eggs on top, toss lightly, and serve.
MOM'S WALDORF SALAD
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 8 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk together the buttermilk, mayonnaise, chives, vinegar, sugar, lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl. Combine the walnuts, celery and apples in a separate large bowl. Pour three-quarters of the dressing over the celery-apple mixture and toss to coat. Let stand for 5 minutes at room temperature, then toss again. Adjust the seasoning as desired. Add the remaining dressing and toss again. Serve at room temperature.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken should be cooked until it is just tender, otherwise it will be dry and tough.
- Chop the ingredients into uniform pieces. This will help them to cook evenly and will make the salad more visually appealing.
- Use a light dressing. A heavy dressing will overwhelm the delicate flavors of the salad.
- Serve the salad immediately. Waldorf salad is best enjoyed fresh.
Conclusion:
Waldorf salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. With its combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy ingredients, Waldorf salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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