Homemade Waldorf Salad Recipe with Fresh Ingredients

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Homemade Waldorf Salad Recipe with Fresh Ingredients
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on March 15, 2024

This homemade Waldorf salad recipe is a classic dish that combines crunchy apples, sweet grapes, crisp celery, and walnuts in a creamy dressing. It's the perfect side dish for any occasion, from picnics to dinner parties.

Ingredients

  • 2 apples, diced
  • 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves for serving

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the diced apples, halved grapes, diced celery, and chopped walnuts.
  2. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the dressing over the fruit and nut mixture and toss to coat evenly.
  4. Refrigerate the Waldorf salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  5. Serve the Waldorf salad on a bed of lettuce leaves and enjoy!

Interesting Facts

  • The Waldorf salad was first created at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City in the late 1800s.
  • Originally, the Waldorf salad only consisted of apples, celery, and mayonnaise, but over time additional ingredients like grapes and walnuts were added.