Description
Elevate classic Waldorf salad with crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and creamy dressing that dances between sweet and tangy. Luxurious ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each refreshing bite of this timeless American culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits and Vegetables:
- 2 apples, diced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 cup grapes, halved
Nuts:
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
Dressing and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (tbsp) lemon juice
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare fresh ingredients by dicing crisp apples into uniform cubes, ensuring they are clean and free from blemishes.
- Chop celery into delicate, thin slices to provide a satisfying crunch and complement the apple’s texture.
- Halve or quarter grapes depending on their size, creating bite-sized pieces that distribute evenly throughout the salad.
- Roughly chop walnuts to release their robust flavor and provide a delightful nutty dimension to the dish.
- Create a creamy dressing by whisking mayonnaise with fresh lemon juice, balancing tanginess and richness.
- Season the dressing with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Gently fold the prepared fruits and nuts into the dressing, ensuring each ingredient is evenly coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for 30 minutes at 40°F, allowing flavors to meld and develop a harmonious taste.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick toss to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the ingredients.
- Present the Waldorf salad chilled, garnishing with additional chopped walnuts for extra crunch and visual appeal.
Notes
- Choose crisp, tart apples like Granny Smith to maintain a firm texture and provide a zesty contrast to the creamy dressing.
- Quickly toss apple chunks in fresh lemon juice immediately after cutting to prevent browning and add a bright, tangy flavor profile.
- Transform this classic side into a protein-packed meal by adding grilled chicken or turkey, making it perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
- Swap traditional mayo for Greek yogurt to create a lighter, protein-rich version that’s lower in calories and adds a subtle tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg