Best 8 Waldorf Salad With Dates Recipes

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Waldorf salad, a timeless classic, is a delightful combination of fresh, crisp flavours and textures. It is believed to have originated in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City in the late 1800s. While the traditional recipe typically includes ingredients like apples, celery, walnuts, and mayonnaise, there are many variations that incorporate different fruits, nuts, and dressings. One such variation is the Waldorf salad with dates, which adds a touch of sweetness and a chewy texture to the salad. With its vibrant colours and refreshing taste, this salad is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a potluck, a picnic, or a casual get-together.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

DATE-MARSHMALLOW WALDORF SALAD



Date-Marshmallow Waldorf Salad image

I've kept this recipe from my Grandmother. Apples, celery, dates and walnuts are dressed in a light fluffy marshmallow cream. It's very good and children seem to love it.

Provided by Linda

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups peeled, diced tart apples
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
½ cup chopped celery
½ cup chopped pitted dates
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup mayonnaise
½ cup heavy cream
¼ cup miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place the apples in a medium serving bowl and sprinkle with sugar, lemon juice and salt. Stir in the celery, dates and walnuts. In a separate bowl, whip the cream with an electric mixer until it can hold a peak. Mix in mayonnaise and gently fold into the apple mixture along with the marshmallows. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.2 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Fat 31.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 107.7 mg, Sugar 26.4 g

WALDORF SALAD



Waldorf Salad image

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

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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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 - APPLES, DATES, CELERY, PECANS, SOUR CREAM



Waldorf Salad - Apples, Dates, Celery, Pecans, Sour Cream image

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

5 apples, peeled, cored and diced
1/2 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped dates (not the boxed kind, which are too hard)
1/2 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
8 ounces Cool Whip
3 tablespoons sour cream

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.

WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 pounds Red Delicious Apples
5 ounces celery
3 ounces mayonnaise
2 ounces chopped walnuts
1/2 squeezed lemon, to taste
Garnish with: orange segments, berries, kiwi, small vegetable flowers

Steps:

  • Peel, core and medium dice the red delicious apples. Apples start with approximately 2 pounds of apple to yield 1 1/4 pounds of diced apple. Place in a mixing bowl and mix with the lemon juice. This will keep the apple from discoloring. Before dicing the celery, blanch it in boiling water for 60 seconds and cool it with cold water. This will bring out the sweet flavor and extend the salads shelf life. Combine diced apple, lemon juice, mayonnaise, celery and chill. Serve on a bed of lettuce topped with walnuts and add a simple fruit garnish. Traditionally this is also served with tiny sweet finger sandwiches. (Example: date nut bread and raspberry jam.)
  • Serve with: Boston or Romaine leaf lettuce .

SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD



Simple Waldorf Salad image

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

WALDORF SALAD



Waldorf Salad image

If you like Waldorf Salad, you will want to try this one. It is not only good, but it is pretty. This has dates instead of raisins. Good as a side dish with almost anything.

Provided by Mimi in Maine

Categories     Apple

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 cups cubed Red Delicious apples (unpeeled)
2 cups sliced celery
3 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates
1/2 cup chopped toasted walnuts
1/2 cup heavy cream (whipped)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon honey
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Cube the apples leaving the peels on them.
  • Slice the celery and add to the apples.
  • Add the 3 teaspoons lemons juice and toss.
  • Add the dates and the walnuts.
  • Set aside.
  • DRESSING:.
  • Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks.
  • Fold in the mayonnaise, honey, and remaining lemon juice.
  • Add to apples and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.9, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 21.3, Sodium 53, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 14.9, Protein 2.1

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 through, but not dry.
  • Use a variety of textures and flavors. This will make your salad more interesting to eat.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make Waldorf salad, so feel free to add your own personal touch.

Conclusion:

Waldorf salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and healthy. With its combination of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts, and chicken, Waldorf salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamins and minerals. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing meal, give Waldorf salad a try. You won't be disappointed.

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