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A bowl of fresh Waldorf Salad with apples and walnuts

Proven way to grow the perfect Waldorf Salad

A refreshing and classic Waldorf salad featuring crisp apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes, all coated in a creamy dressing. This recipe guarantees a perfect balance of flavors and textures.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 medium apples red or green
  • 2 celery stalks chopped
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
Dressing
  • 0.0 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar optional
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. Dice the apples and chop the celery, then halve the red grapes and chop the walnuts.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar (if using), salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Assemble Salad
  1. Combine the diced apples, chopped celery, chopped walnuts, and halved grapes in a large mixing bowl.
  2. Pour the prepared dressing over the fruit and nut mixture.
  3. Gently toss all ingredients until they are evenly coated with the dressing.
Chill and Serve
  1. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the Waldorf salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  2. Serve chilled as a side dish or light lunch.

Notes

For best results, chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. You can also toast the walnuts for extra flavor.