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Best Waldorf Salad Recipe

Best Waldorf Salad Recipe – Refreshingly Creamy & Crunchy Delight

This Best Waldorf Salad Recipe combines creamy dressing and crunchy apples for a quick and delightful side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 1 cup mayonnaise For a lighter option, use Greek yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice Freshly squeezed is best for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Consider using natural sweeteners for a sugar-free version.
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt Adjust according to taste.
For the Salad
  • 2 medium tart apples Tart varieties like Granny Smith recommended.
  • 1 cup seedless grapes A mix of red and green grapes adds color.
  • 1 cup diced celery Dice into small, even pieces.
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans Toast for extra flavor, or omit for nut-free.
Optional Add-Ins
  • dried fruit Incorporate dried cranberries or raisins for sweetness.
  • mixed nuts Substitute walnuts with almonds or peanuts.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, and kosher salt. Whisk until smooth.
  2. Chop the apples, halve the grapes, and dice the celery. Place in a medium mixing bowl.
  3. Gently add the chopped apples, celery, and halved grapes into the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat.
  4. Incorporate the chopped nuts into the salad. Optionally toast nuts beforehand.
  5. Adjust the seasonings with more salt or pepper if desired.
  6. Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to experiment with add-ins like dried cranberries or different nuts for variety.

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