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Classic Waldorf Salad Recipe

A scoop of creamy Waldorf salad, featuring chicken, celery, grapes, and walnuts, served in a crisp lettuce cup.
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Make this traditional fruit and nut salad featuring crisp apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts in a creamy dressing, served on lettuce.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups crisp apple, chopped (like Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • Lettuce leaves for serving

Instructions

  1. Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool completely.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, celery, and halved grapes.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth. This is your creamy dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the apple, celery, and grape mixture. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
  5. Fold in most of the toasted walnuts, reserving some for garnish.
  6. Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. To serve, place a bed of lettuce leaves on individual plates or a serving platter. Spoon the Waldorf salad onto the lettuce. Garnish with the remaining toasted walnuts.

Notes

  • Use a crisp apple variety to maintain texture against the creamy dressing.
  • The lemon juice helps keep the apples from browning quickly.
  • For a richer flavor, use all mayonnaise; for a tangier, lighter dressing, increase the yogurt amount.
  • This recipe is a classic Waldorf Astoria salad base; avoid adding marshmallows or chicken if you want the original profile.

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