Waldorf Salad
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Waldorf Salad
Description
The recipe uses one red apple such as Honey Crisp or Red Delicious and a green apple like Golden Delicious, both unpeeled and chopped. Celery slices and halved red seedless grapes add freshness and bite, while golden raisins provide chewy sweetness. Walnut halves contribute a crunchy contrast. The dressing combines mayonnaise, granulated sugar, red wine vinegar, and freshly ground black pepper, delivering a balance of creaminess and acidity.
Once dressed, the salad is chilled until serving and arranged atop crisp lettuce leaves, which add a cool, fresh base. The combination creates a layered texture inviting with sweet, tart, crunchy, and creamy components all present. The dressing can be adjusted for personal taste and substituted to include Greek yogurt or a mix for variation.
Waldorf Salad pairs well as a light lunch or accompaniment to richer mains. It can be prepared in advance and refrigerated, maintaining its crispness and flavors for a couple of days. Additional mix-ins like berries or pecans are optional to customize the dish. Adding grilled chicken turns it into a protein-rich meal.
Ingredients
- 1 red apple (honey crisp, gala or red delicious), unpeeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 green apple (golden delicious), unpeeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 1 rib celery , sliced
- 1 cup grape halved, red, seedless
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/3 cup walnut halves
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or half Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
- black pepper to taste, freshly ground
- Boston bibb lettuce or romaine lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Salad: In a large bowl, toss the apples in lemon juice. Add celery, grapes, raisins and walnuts.
- Dressing: In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar and pepper. Taste and adjust to your liking with a little extra mayonnaise or more vinegar.
- Combine: Coat apple mixture in desired amount of dressing (you may not want to use it all).
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve cold, on top of bib lettuce or large lettuce leaf.
Notes
- Use one red apple and one green or golden apple for balanced sweetness and tartness; keep skins on for texture.
- Mix salad and dressing just before serving or refrigerate dressed salad for a few hours to meld flavors.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the fridge for 2-3 days; best fresh on first day.
- Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or use a combination for a lighter dressing.
- Add grilled chicken for a higher protein version suitable as a main course.
- Optional additions include berries, pecans, or other nuts to vary texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 133IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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