waldorf salad

Grapeview, WA
Updated on Jun 22, 2016

According to the American Century Cookbook, the first Waldorf Salad was created in New York City in 1893, by Oscar Tschirky, the maître d’hôtel of the Waldorf Astoria. The original recipe consisted only of diced red-skinned apples, celery, and mayonnaise. Chopped walnuts were added later to this now American classic. Some prefer their Waldorf salad made with yogurt, instead of mayo. Having had this salad both ways, I prefer the mayo, but feel free to substitute yogurt for the mayo if that’s your desire.

prep time 15 Min
cook time
method No-Cook or Other
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or yogurt)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 - red apple, cored and chopped
  • 1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved, optional
  • 1/4 cup raisins, optional
  • 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup slightly toasted walnuts, chopped
  • - lettuce

How To Make waldorf salad

  • Step 1
    In a medium sized bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise (or yogurt) and the lemon juice. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of fresh ground pepper.
  • Step 2
    Mix in the apple, celery, grapes, and walnuts. Serve on a bed of fresh lettuce.

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