Classic Waldorf Salad
This super easy Classic Waldorf Salad recipe combines crisp apples, crunchy celery, toasted walnuts, and sweet grapes in a creamy, tangy mayonnaise dressing. It's a refreshing and timeless side dish that's perfect for any meal or gathering.
1Ingredients
- 2 largeFirm apples (e.g., Fuji, Honeycrisp)
- 2Celery stalks
- 1 cupRed or green grapes
- 0.5 cupWalnuts, roughly chopped
- 0.5 cupMayonnaise
- 1 tablespoonFresh lemon juice
- 0.3 teaspoonSalt
- 0.1 teaspoonBlack pepper
- 4Lettuce leaves (for serving, optional)
2Instructions
- 1
Wash and prepare the main ingredients. Core and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the celery. Halve the grapes. If you prefer, lightly toast the walnuts for enhanced flavor, then roughly chop them.
⏱ 5 min - 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, and chopped walnuts.
⏱ 2 min - 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
⏱ 3 min - 4
Pour the prepared dressing over the fruit and nut mixture in the large bowl. Gently fold all ingredients together using a spatula or spoon, ensuring everything is evenly coated.
⏱ 3 min - 5
For optimal taste, cover the bowl and refrigerate the Waldorf salad for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
⏱ 30 min - 6
Serve the chilled Classic Waldorf Salad as a side dish, either directly from the bowl or spooned onto fresh lettuce leaves.
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