Waldorf Salad

With crisp green apples, juicy grapes, and crunchy celery tucked into a smooth and creamy dressing, Waldorf Salad is a classic salad that is easy-to-make, crowd-friendly, and satisfying. Make fresh for meals and events or prep it ahead and refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 247kcal

Author John Kanell

Ingredients

¼ cup mayonnaise (52g)
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 apples cored and chopped (440g)
1 cup halved grapes (160g)
1 cup chopped toasted walnuts or pecans (120g)
¾ cup sliced celery (85g)
Bibb lettuce for serving

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Stir in the apples, grapes, walnuts or pecans, and celery. Mix well.
Serve over lettuce or refrigerate for up to 1 day before serving.

Notes

Use freshly chopped apples. Ensure the best presentation by using apples that haven’t had time to turn brown or oxidize yet. The acid in the dressing will prevent the apples from oxidizing once the salad is assembled.
Chop the fruits and veggies the same size. Doing so will give balanced sweet and crunchy elements to each bite!
Whisk up the dressing before stirring in the salad ingredients. Make sure the dressing is well whisked, smooth, and creamy before adding the fruit, vegetables, and nuts.
Optional: Make it ahead of time. If needed, save time for day-of-the event cooking or meal prep by making this salad up to 1 day ahead of time. Store the salad covered in the refrigerator separate from the lettuce, as it will wilt if stored in contact with the dressing.

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