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a romaine lettuce leaf filled with creamy waldorf salad.
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Classic Waldorf Salad

The classic Waldorf Salad is a sweet, savory, and creamy dish that's so easy to make! It's the perfect refreshing, light lunch, or a side dish for a special meal.
Author Diana
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients

For the Waldorf Salad Dressing

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon honey or other sweetener
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the Salad

  • 1 cup seedless grapes halved
  • 2 large apples one green tart apple and one red sweet apple, cored and diced
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • ¼ cup walnuts or pecans, toasted and chopped, see note 1
  • 6 leaves lettuce Romaine or Bibb, for serving, see note 2

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
  • Add halved grapes, diced apples, chopped celery, and chopped nuts. Stir gently to combine.
  • Serve over lettuce, garnished with additional chopped nuts if desired.

Notes

  1. To toast walnuts: Bake them in a 350°F/180°C oven for 8 minutes. You can also toast them in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until they are fragrant. 
  2. Lettuce can be chopped and added into the salad if you prefer. Serving the salad in lettuce cups is traditional and makes a nice presentation. 
  3. If you have a minute, make homemade mayo for this recipe. It's so delicious! You can also substitute with your favorite vegan mayo if you like.
  4. Take care to chop the fruits and celery into pieces that are all about the same size. 
  5. Optional additions can include cooked chicken, tuna, hard-boiled eggs, bacon pieces, diced avocado, diced red onion, or raisins. 
  6. To Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. This salad is best enjoyed the same day that you make it. 

Nutrition

Calories: 178kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 272mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
Find it online: https://littlesunnykitchen.com/classic-waldorf-salad/