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Waldorf Salad
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Waldorf Salad

This classic Waldorf Salad is ready in just 15 minutes and combines crisp apples, celery, walnuts, and grapes in a creamy dressing. It is a quick and timeless recipe that works as a light lunch or an elegant side dish.

4.5
15 min
🍴4 servings
🔥290 cal
🔖Easy
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A classic 15-minute Waldorf salad with crisp apple, celery, grapes, walnuts, and a creamy mayo dressing.

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Nutrition per serving

290Calories
4gProtein
24gCarbs
21gFat
3gFiber

Ingredients

4servings

salad

dressing

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Instructions

1

Prep the produce

Core and dice the apples into bite-sized pieces, slice the celery, and halve the red grapes, adding everything to a large bowl.

2

Make the dressing

In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and a pinch of black pepper until smooth.

3

Combine and toss

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients along with the chopped walnuts and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

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4

Serve or chill

Serve immediately over lettuce leaves, or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Substitutions

mayonnaiseGreek yogurt for a lighter and tangier dressing
walnutspecans or slivered almonds

Common mistakes

Not adding lemon juice to the apples immediately which causes browning and discoloration
Overdressing the salad which makes it heavy and masks the fresh crisp flavors
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