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classic Waldorf salad
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Waldorf Salad Recipe

This classic Waldorf salad never goes out of style! Topped with apples, grapes, walnuts, and creamy dressing, there's flavor in every bite!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Author: Becky Hardin

Ingredients

For the Dressing

  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice from ½ lemon
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the Salad

  • 2 apples chopped or cut into matchsticks
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 1 cup thinly sliced celery
  • 1 cup candied walnuts plus more for garnish
  • Mixed greens for serving

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, honey, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together to create the dressing.
    6 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    dressing ingredients in a bowl
  • In a large bowl, add the apples, grapes, celery, and candied walnuts. Toss to combine.
    2 apples, 1 cup red grapes, 1 cup thinly sliced celery, 1 cup candied walnuts
    a bowl filled with greens and nuts.
  • Pour the dressing into the bowl and toss to combine. Plate over greens, top with extra walnuts, and enjoy!
    Mixed greens
    salad ingredients tossed in Waldorf salad dressing

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Notes

Storage: Store Waldorf salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Nutrition

Serving: 1salad | Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 529IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg