Waldorf Salad
A classic and easy Waldorf Salad recipe, perfect for any occasion. This refreshing salad combines apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts with a creamy, slightly sweet dressing. Ready in under 20 minutes!
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- Dry skillet For toasting walnuts (optional but recommended)
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 cup Granny Smith apple chopped
- 1 cup sweet apple chopped (Fuji, Cosmic Crisp, Red Delicious, or Ambrosia)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh or bottled
- 1 cup celery diced
- 1 cup green seedless grapes halved
- 1 cup red seedless grapes halved
- 1 cup walnuts toasted and chopped
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey strained
Instructions
- Toss the chopped Granny Smith apple and chopped sweet apple in a large bowl.
- Sprinkle lemon juice over the apples and toss to coat, preventing browning.
- Add the diced celery, halved green grapes, and halved red grapes to the bowl.
- Stir in the toasted and chopped walnuts.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, mayonnaise, and honey until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the ingredients in the large bowl and gently toss to combine.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, toast your walnuts to enhance their flavor and crunch. Dice apples and celery into similar-sized pieces for optimal texture. Be gentle when tossing to avoid mashing the ingredients. Components can be prepped ahead and assembled just before serving.