Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating an unforgettable Waldorf salad. This classic dish combines the sweet crunch of apples, the chewy texture of dates, the crispness of celery, the nutty flavor of pecans, and the tangy creaminess of sour cream. Whether you're looking for a light and refreshing side dish or a delightful main course, this article will provide you with the inspiration and guidance you need to create a Waldorf salad that will tantalize your taste buds. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we explore the best recipes and tips for making a Waldorf salad that will impress your family and friends.
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MORGAN'S WALDORF SALAD
The idea of Waldorf salad was unappealing to me for years. So I experimented with ingredients a bit and finally found a recipe that's incredibly delicious! This is my own spin on the traditional Waldorf salad. The ingredients crisp, filling, and bursting with juicy flavor. Perfect for hot summer days when you don't feel like firing up the stove.
Provided by Morgan
Categories Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine Granny Smith apple, Golden Delicious apple, Gala apple, Bosc pear, celery, cranberries, walnuts, and pecans in a large bowl.
- Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl for the dressing.
- Pour dressing into apple mixture; toss until evenly coated. Chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 152.6 mg, Sugar 18.8 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.
ELISE'S FAVORITE WALDORF SALAD
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
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 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
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
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 SALAD - APPLES, DATES, CELERY, PECANS, SOUR CREAM
This is great for hot days - no mayo! It's different from the usual waldorf. I serve it in clear plastic drink cups at picnics and barbecues, as a dessert. This is the basic recipe. You can add 1/2 c shredded, sweetened coconut if you like, or pineapple tidbits, or both!
Provided by Pesto lover
Categories Dessert
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Use a whisk to mix the cool whip and sour cream.
- 2. Add apples, dates, celery. Mix well.
- 3. Sprinkle pecans on top.
CHERRY WALDORF SALAD
We combine apples with tart cherries and dried cranberries to give an autumn twist to classic Waldorf salad. -Marie Hattrup, Sonoma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- For dressing, whisk together first 4 ingredients. In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Add celery, cranberries and almonds; toss with dressing. Gently stir in cherries., Refrigerate, covered, 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 84mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
CELERY AND APPLE SALAD WITH PECANS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until lightly browned, tossing halfway through, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together sour cream, vinegar to taste, and sugar until smooth. Add celery and apple; season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Crumble toasted pecans on top, and serve immediately.
- Nutrition Information
- (Per Serving)
- Calories: 98
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1.8g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3.2g
WALDORF SALAD
Inspired by Ruby Tuesday's Waldorf. The recipe is identical except for the grapes, the oranges, and possibly the exact type of apple. I also imagine they use regular mayonnaise, sour cream, and sugar. I don't use measurements for this one, so I guesstimated it. I like lots of dressing on mine. See http://www.recipezaar.com/306406 for recipe of the candied pecans.
Provided by Rowenna
Categories Oranges
Time 10m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse and dry grapes and place in a large bowl.
- Rinse and dry the apples. Core apples and cut into twelve to fourteen sections. Chop each section in half and place in the bowl with the grapes.
- Chop the celery stalks into half-centimeter slices and add to the mixture.
- Add mandarin oranges and craisins to the mixture.
- Roughly chop the pecans into halves and quarters and add to the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, and Splenda. Pour over the mixture. Toss so that the dressing covers everything and the fruits are well combined. Enjoy!
WALDORF SALAD
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
Steps:
- Combine celery, apples, walnuts, and grapes in a medium bowl.
- Stir in mayonnaise.
- Serve at room temperature or chilled.
Tips:
- Use fresh, crisp apples: Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Braeburn apples are all good choices for Waldorf salad.
- Dice the apples and celery into small pieces: This will help them blend well with the other ingredients and make the salad easier to eat.
- Use high-quality walnuts or pecans: The nuts should be fresh and have a good flavor.
- Toast the nuts before adding them to the salad: This will bring out their flavor and make them more crunchy.
- Use a good quality sour cream or mayonnaise: The dressing should be thick and creamy, and it should complement the other ingredients in the salad.
- Season the salad to taste with salt and pepper: You may also want to add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little bit of spice.
- Serve the salad immediately: Waldorf salad is best when it is fresh. If you need to make it ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Conclusion:
Waldorf salad is a classic American dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and nutritious. With its combination of sweet apples, crunchy celery, and creamy dressing, Waldorf salad is sure to please everyone at your table.
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