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Waldorf Salad

[heart_this] · Nov 16, 2008 · 56 Comments

Waldorf Salad

The farmers market has been full of many different varieties of apples for a while now and I seem to be bringing them home faster than I can eat them. I was going through my bookmarks looking for new ways to enjoy apples when I came across a waldorf salad. A waldorf salad is basically fresh apples, celery, walnuts and raisins in a mayonnaise based dressing. It sounded simple and good. (It reminded me a bit of a cole slaw.) I like the mayonnaise and lemon juice combo but I tried to make sure that it was not too heavy as I wanted to enjoy the flavours in the salad. I had a lot of apples to choose form but in the end I decided to go with gala. The waldorf salad turned out really good. The crisp and juicy apples cut through the sweet and tangy dressing nicely. I really enjoyed the range of textures in the salad from the crisp to the crunchy to the chewy. The toasted walnuts went really well in this salad and I think that toasting them first is essential. I would imagine that dried cranberries would work just as well as raisins in this salad. I am also thinking that I might try adding some fresh grape slices the next time. Shredded cooked turkey or chicken would also probably go well maybe even with some curry powder. I am going to be enjoying this salad for a while to come.

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad

Prep Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 15 minutes Servings: 2
ingredients
  • 1 apple (cored and chopped)
  • 1 stalk celery (chopped)
  • 1 handful dried raisins (or cranberries)
  • 1 handful walnuts (toasted and chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups lettuce, cut
directions
  1. Mix the apple, celery, cranberries and walnuts in a bowl.
  2. Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  3. Toss the salad with the dressing.
  4. Serve on a bed of lettuce.
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Comments

  1. Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) says

    November 16, 2008 at 2:05 am

    Sometimes I toss leftover poached chicken into Waldorf salad. Not authentic, I know, but delicious.

    Reply
  2. soulchocolate says

    November 16, 2008 at 2:20 am

    Apples form such a good base for everything nice. Be it for cakes, pies, salads…the possibilities are endless! I will make this soon after seeing your delicious picture- the best part? I have ready ingredients! Thanks for this post!

    Reply
  3. VeggieGirl says

    November 16, 2008 at 2:55 am

    Classic & elegant!!

    Reply
  4. Stacey Snacks says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:08 am

    Kev,
    Love the lettuce basket!

    Reply
  5. Elra says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:18 am

    Oh I love this classic salad so much. I can just eat bowls, and don’t need anything else.

    Reply
  6. Lori says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:42 am

    Looks so nice and fresh!

    Reply
  7. Diana Evans says

    November 16, 2008 at 4:16 am

    Hi Kevin!!!

    this looks great…I have the blog up and running….it’s called

    Daily Art Stop and you can find it

    Here

    The weekly schedule is …

    Foodie Monday, Decor Tuesday, Challenge Wednesday, Instruction Thursday and Finds Friday….

    I would love for you to be an admin so you can post a recipe on Mondays….let me know!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

    Reply
  8. Manggy says

    November 16, 2008 at 4:18 am

    Ah, a classic indeed Kevin 🙂 I love fruits in salad!

    Reply
  9. tigerfish says

    November 16, 2008 at 4:33 am

    Waldorf is also one of my fav salads! Love the tartness of apples in it.

    Reply
  10. Helene says

    November 16, 2008 at 4:39 am

    To that my mom would add peas & turkey. So she would serve it for Dinner during the week because she was using the leftovers from the Turkey she cooked almost every Sundays during the winter months. We really enjoy eating this.

    Reply
  11. Mrs Ergül says

    November 16, 2008 at 4:46 am

    Cool, an apple salad! This is a nice way to use up some apples!

    Reply
  12. Natashya says

    November 16, 2008 at 5:10 am

    I love waldorf salad. And apples, yum. Did you check out the farmer’s market at the brickworks this year? I would love to see it sometime – I guess it’s probably closed for the season now!

    Reply
  13. Muse in the Kitchen says

    November 16, 2008 at 5:58 am

    I love apples in salad. Haven’t had a waldorf salad for a while now. Have to say, your pinch of curry idea sounds really good …

    Reply
  14. Bridgett says

    November 16, 2008 at 7:05 am

    This is a beautiful and simple salad full of delicious flavors. Very impressive Kevin. This would make for an elegant starter to a dinner party.

    Reply
  15. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    November 16, 2008 at 9:07 am

    A delicious salad!

    cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  16. Holler says

    November 16, 2008 at 10:36 am

    Sounds tasty Kevin and I have a bag of apples to use up.

    Reply
  17. Daziano says

    November 16, 2008 at 1:54 pm

    Wow, you’re lucky down there… Here in Quebec the farmers market closed like 3 weeks ago…

    Reply
  18. meeso says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    Ahhh, reminds me of holidays, growing up, when my mom would always make this salad. It’s a great one, and it looks delicious!

    Reply
  19. Deborah says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:10 pm

    A classic!!

    Reply
  20. Kalyn says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:24 pm

    Love the sound of this, and it sounds like a good Thanksgiving salad to me!

    Reply
  21. Jan says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:25 pm

    Lovely presentaion Kevin! A great salad.

    Reply
  22. Clumbsy Cookie says

    November 16, 2008 at 4:02 pm

    A classic is a classic!

    Reply
  23. Jody says

    November 16, 2008 at 4:52 pm

    One of my faves…this compliments a curry really nicely.

    Reply
  24. Beth says

    November 16, 2008 at 6:54 pm

    I love waldorf salad. Its one of my favourites

    Reply
  25. ttfn300 says

    November 16, 2008 at 7:05 pm

    ooh, yum yum yum, i even use plain yogurt instead of the mayo 🙂

    Reply
  26. Dawn says

    November 16, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    I love McCoun apples now, sad they are only around for a couple months. Try them if you see them around; great for baking. Awesome salad. Love that you were not stingy with the dressing.

    Reply
  27. Karen says

    November 16, 2008 at 9:32 pm

    I think Gala apples work so well in so many recipes. I made your risotto yesterday and blogged about it. It was delicious… thanks!

    http://ohboykarencooks.blogspot.com/2008_11_01_archive.html

    Reply
  28. Dragon says

    November 16, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    A true classic. Great job!

    Reply
  29. Heather says

    November 17, 2008 at 12:28 am

    I love waldorf salad. It always reminds me of my Mom. I haven’t had it in such a long time, but this looks delicious.

    Reply
  30. Jacque says

    November 17, 2008 at 3:03 am

    Oh my, I had forgotten about Waldorf salad. My grandma always made it. I love it! yours look fantastic. Glad you enjoyed it.

    Reply
  31. Katrina says

    November 17, 2008 at 3:13 am

    I love salads like this! My husband thinks fruit doesn’t belong in salads, but I think he’s a little looney in that regard!

    Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    November 17, 2008 at 3:31 am

    I love salads like this one. More fun to eat than the oil & vinegar classics.

    Reply
  33. StickyGooeyCreamyChewy says

    November 17, 2008 at 4:33 am

    This is one of my favorite salads. It looks great! I sometimes add chicken or smoked turkey too to make a well rounded lunch.

    Reply
  34. Pam says

    November 17, 2008 at 5:35 am

    What a lovely salad – it would be terrific for Thanksgiving. Another great recipe Kevin.

    Reply
  35. Marie says

    November 17, 2008 at 7:20 am

    Great looking salad Kevin. I Love waldorf salad. I think I made my very first one in Home Economics at school back in the dark ages. It’s a timeless classic!

    Reply
  36. blackberry says

    November 17, 2008 at 7:25 am

    Please do a remake with the curry/turkey idea. Just in time for the American Thanksgiving, last Thursday in November-please!

    Reply
  37. Debbie says

    November 17, 2008 at 12:21 pm

    Waldorf salad is delicious. I even love raisins in it and normally don’t care for them! Your picture is great.

    Reply
  38. Darius T. Williams says

    November 17, 2008 at 1:13 pm

    I love a good waldorf salad and this one looks great! A little chicken and bacon wouldn’t be bad in this either – lol.

    -DTW
    http://www.everydaycookin.blogspot.com

    Reply
  39. Queen B. says

    November 17, 2008 at 1:23 pm

    that looks absolutley fabby !!

    Reply
  40. JohannaB says

    November 17, 2008 at 2:02 pm

    I love my mom’s waldorf salad. She brings it to all our family gatherings. She use Jonathan apples and pecans instead of walnuts. Now that I’ve typed this I’m off to get some apples so I can make your recipe.

    Reply
  41. HoneyB says

    November 17, 2008 at 2:31 pm

    Looks delicious! I need to make me some!

    Reply
  42. Bren says

    November 17, 2008 at 3:06 pm

    Gosh I haven’t had this in soooo long. I like the way you plated it. Cute.

    Reply
  43. Maria says

    November 17, 2008 at 4:54 pm

    I love how you presented it! A true classic!

    Reply
  44. mikky says

    November 17, 2008 at 5:16 pm

    simple, yet so appealing… 🙂

    Reply
  45. Jeanine says

    November 17, 2008 at 7:16 pm

    That is my type of salad. Looks great! Lucky you to still have the farmers market to go to, ours has been closed for a few months already.

    Reply
  46. Cynthia says

    November 17, 2008 at 9:36 pm

    Hmmm, this would be perfect for dinner tonight, if only…

    Reply
  47. Cheryl says

    November 17, 2008 at 9:56 pm

    I am not a fan of that salad, but yours I would eat in a second!

    Reply
  48. lisaiscooking says

    November 17, 2008 at 10:05 pm

    That’s a great photo. It looks so pretty–and delicious.

    Reply
  49. Paula says

    November 17, 2008 at 11:07 pm

    Waldorf salad is one of my favorite salads. I love the honey, mayo, lemon dressing. I’ve never had it with raisins before; I’ll have to try that. Every time I have a Waldorf Salad I remember that old Faulty Towers episode where Basil is tasked with making one. It was hilarious.

    Reply
  50. Jan says

    November 17, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Great looking salad, Kevin.

    For a lighter flavor, I often substitute plain yogurt for mayo in salad dressings, or do half yogurt, half mayo.

    Reply
  51. anudivya says

    November 17, 2008 at 11:51 pm

    That is a gorgeous plate of salad. Love the colors and the textures.

    Reply
  52. Anonymous says

    November 18, 2008 at 5:35 am

    Hi Kevin – Your Waldorf looks delicious. Another great flavor in a Waldorf salad is a bleu cheese. Yummy!

    Reply
  53. Anonymous says

    November 18, 2008 at 8:55 am

    Wow…something new to try. I’ve never had this salad. Looks great.

    Reply
  54. Lisa says

    November 19, 2008 at 12:44 am

    Your post reminds me that I haven’t enjoyed a proper salad for a while now. Sounds like a perfect early winter addition to a meal.

    Reply
  55. Proud Italian Cook says

    November 19, 2008 at 2:36 am

    You read my mind Kevin, I’ve been dreaming of a crunch waldorf salad!
    Looks fantastic!

    Reply
  56. K.Eckerle says

    November 28, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    I grew up (in Michigan) on this salad. Try dried cherries in it too. Yum.

    Reply

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