Waldorf Salad Recipe with Fresh Crunchy Apples Over Bib Lettuce
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Waldorf Salad Recipe with Fresh Crunchy Apples Over Bib Lettuce
Description
The Waldorf Salad combines diced fresh apples—cored and chopped from multiple red varieties—with sliced celery, seedless grapes cut in half, and toasted chopped walnuts, all coated in a mayonnaise dressing seasoned with fresh lemon juice, salt, and ground black pepper. The salad is gently folded to preserve fruit integrity and chilled for about half an hour to meld flavors before serving.
This salad balances creamy dressing with crisp fruits and nuts, providing a variety of textures and a sweet-tart profile from the apples and lemon. The use of bib lettuce leaves as a base adds a fresh, crisp element and makes for an attractive presentation.
Ideal as a side salad for lunches or dinners, this dish offers a classic taste with simple ingredients. The chilling step enhances flavor integration without overwhelming the freshness of the components.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise real
- 1/2 lemon juiced, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper ground
- 3 apple Gala, Red Delicious, Fuji, cored and chopped, small, red variety
- 1 cup grapes sliced in half, seedless
- 1 cup celery about 4 small stalks, sliced
- 1 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
- Bib lettuce
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, salt and pepper.
- Dice apples and fold the lemon juice over each piece in a medium bowl.
- Add to mayonnaise mix and fold in celery, grapes and walnuts.
- Refrigerate for about 1/2 hour. Serve over lettuce leaves.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16g | 94% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 260mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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