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Classic Waldorf Salad Recipe

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Make this traditional Waldorf salad featuring crisp apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts in a creamy dressing, served on lettuce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups crisp apple, diced (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
  • 1 cup celery, chopped
  • 1 cup red or green grapes, halved
  • 1 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons plain yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 4 large crisp lettuce leaves (such as butter or romaine) for serving

Instructions

  1. Place the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Toast for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt or sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Add the diced apple, chopped celery, halved grapes, and cooled toasted walnuts to the dressing mixture.
  4. Gently fold all ingredients together until everything is lightly coated with the dressing. Do not overmix.
  5. Chill the salad for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
  6. To serve, place one crisp lettuce leaf on each plate and spoon a portion of the Waldorf salad onto the lettuce bed.

Notes

  • Use a crisp, slightly sweet apple variety for the best texture.
  • Toasting the walnuts deepens their flavor.
  • The lemon juice helps keep the apples from browning quickly.
  • For a tangier dressing, increase the amount of yogurt or sour cream slightly.

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