
Waldorf Salad
Named for New York’s Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, where this crisp lunch classic first appeared in the 1890s. Tart Granny Smith apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts meet a light lemony mayonnaise dressing, often served on cool lettuce leaves.
Estimate for one serving
- 320 cal
- 4.2g protein
- 22g carbs
- 25g fat
- 4g fiber
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LunchStapleAmericanSaladFreshMake-ahead
Ingredients
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup Red grapes
- 3 Celery stalks
- 1/2 cup Walnut halves
- 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper
- 4 leaves Crisp lettuce leaves
Instructions
- 1Chill a large mixing bowl in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- 2Core the apples but do not peel them; cut into ½-inch cubes (about 3 cups).
- 3Slice the grapes in half lengthwise.
- 4Thinly slice the celery on the bias (about 1 cup).
- 5Roughly chop the walnuts, reserving a few whole halves for garnish.
- 6In the chilled bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- 7Add the apples, grapes, celery, and chopped walnuts to the dressing.
- 8Toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 9Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours) to let flavors meld.
- 10To serve, place one lettuce leaf on each plate and spoon about 1¼ cups of salad on top. Garnish with reserved walnut halves.



