5 from 15 votes
Waldorf Salad
The Waldorf Salad combines crisp diced apples, celery, and halved grapes with toasted walnuts, all coated in a whipped dressing of heavy cream and mayonnaise. The crunchy and creamy textures balance the tart and sweet fruit flavors, creating a refreshing and well-rounded salad that benefits from chilling to meld flavors.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
servings (1 cup each)
Calories:
316 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 apple such as Granny Smith, cored and diced (about 2 1/2 cups, tart
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 to 3 celery diced (about 1 cup, ribs
- 1 cup grapes halved (see note 1)
- 1 cup walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (see note 2, toasted
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half, cold
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- salt
Instructions
- To a large mixing bowl, add the diced apples and sprinkle with the sugar and lemon juice. Toss to coat. Add the celery, grapes, and nuts.
- In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed, or by hand in a large bowl, whip the whipping cream until soft peaks form. Using a spatula, fold in the mayonnaise.
- Gently fold into the apple mixture and season to taste with salt (I like 1/2 teaspoon). Chill at least 1 hour or overnight.
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Notes
- Toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally for even browning.
- For a variation, replace grapes with softened raisins by microwaving 3/4 cup raisins with 1/4 cup water until the water boils, then letting them plump up for 5 minutes before draining.
- This recipe makes about 6 cups of salad, suitable for six 1-cup servings.
- Keep the salad refrigerated and covered for up to 3 days; avoid freezing to preserve texture.
- Chilling the salad overnight improves flavor melding and overall taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
316kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
14g
(82%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Trans Fat
0.02g
(1%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
223mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
353IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
39mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings (1 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 316
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 316kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14g | 82% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 223mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 353IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 39mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.