Description
A classic Waldorf Salad featuring a creamy mayonnaise and lemon dressing tossed with crunchy apples, celery, sweet grapes, and toasted walnuts. Served on a bed of fresh lettuce, this refreshing salad balances sweet, tart, and nutty flavors for a light and satisfying dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Dressing
- 6 tablespoons mayonnaise (or plain yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 2 sweet apples, cored and chopped
- 1 cup seedless red grapes, halved (or 1/4 cup raisins)
- 1 cup thinly sliced celery
- 1 cup chopped, slightly toasted walnuts
- Lettuce, for serving
Instructions
- Make the dressing: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or plain yogurt), lemon juice, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth and combined.
- Add the fruits and nuts: Stir in the chopped apples, thinly sliced celery, halved grapes (or raisins), and toasted walnuts into the dressing, mixing gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Serve: Arrange fresh lettuce leaves on plates or a serving platter, then spoon the Waldorf salad mixture over the lettuce. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with plain yogurt or a combination of both.
- Toast the walnuts lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant to enhance their flavor.
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith or sweeter varieties like Fuji depending on your preferred taste balance.
- For added crunch, some recipes include chopped celery root or add diced pears.
- Keep the salad chilled until serving to maintain freshness and crispness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Waldorf Salad, Classic Salad, Apple Salad, Walnut Salad, Mayonnaise Dressing, Healthy Salad, Vegetarian Salad, Easy Salad
