Waldorf Salad
Classic Waldorf Salad with crisp apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and creamy dressing. Fresh, crunchy, and easy to make.
Equipment
- Spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green apples such as Granny Smith
- 1 cup seedless red grapes halved
- 1 cup celery thinly sliced, 2 to 3 ribs
- 1 cup walnuts chopped
- 1 head green leaf lettuce for serving
Instructions
- Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to a small mixing bowl.⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Whisk until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Core the apples and dice them into ¾-inch pieces.2 green apples
- Add the diced apples to a large mixing bowl.
- Add the halved grapes, sliced celery, and chopped walnuts.1 cup seedless red grapes, 1 cup celery, 1 cup walnuts
- Pour the dressing over the salad.
- Toss gently until the apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts are evenly coated.
- Serve the salad over green leaf lettuce, if using.1 head green leaf lettuce
- Finish with a small pinch of black pepper, if desired.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
Tips and Tricks
- Cut the apples into similar-sized pieces so the salad is easy to eat.
- Toss the apples with the dressing soon after cutting to coat them well.
- Halve the grapes so they mix more evenly through the salad.
- Slice the celery thinly so it adds crunch without overpowering the apples.
- Serve over green leaf lettuce for a classic presentation.
- Keep the salad covered in the refrigerator if making it ahead.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 22gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 457mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 7gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 6882IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 2mg
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