Classic Waldorf Salad

A crunchy, sweet, and creamy fruit salad created at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in NYC. Crisp apples, celery, and grapes are tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing and served on a bed of lettuce, often topped with walnuts. It's a refreshing side dish or light lunch.

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4 pplServings
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Classic Waldorf Salad

Ingredients

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Produce

6
  • 2 large Apples
  • 1 cup Celery
  • 1 cup Red Grapes
  • 4 whole Lettuce Leaves
  • 1 cup Grapes
  • 4 leaves Lettuce

Sauces & Oils

1
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise

Spices & Seasoning

1
  • 1/4 tsp Salt

Pantry

3
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Sugar

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Tags

FruitNycSide DishVegetarianClassicSideSaladAmericanGluten Free

Instructions

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In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon_juice, salt, and sugar (if using).

Add the apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, and most of the .

Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.

Arrange lettuce_leaves on plates or a platter.

Mound the salad onto the lettuce cups.

Garnish with the remaining walnuts and serve chilled.