Waldorf Salad

Tart and tangy apples, plus and a few simple ingredients, are all that's needed for this classic Waldorf salad (just like grandma used to make!) This salad is great in the summertime and pairs well with a classic sandwich. It also makes a great potluck dish, so give it a try at your next backyard barbecue!

What Ingredients Will You Need?

• Apples - Crisp, tart apples are best here. My favorite are Grannysmith and Honeycrisp.
• Pineapple - I prefer canned pineapple over fresh (which is very unlike me!)
• Celery
• Walnuts - Throw some whole walnuts in a Ziplock and pound them with a mallet. That's what I do. (And yes, it's stress relief).
• Raisins - I like the golden raisins because they give it a pretty color.
• Mayonnaise - I'm a Hellman's girl. What can I say.
• Lemon - Only a tiny squeeze of fresh lemon to prevent the apples from browning.

Note: Refer to the recipe card below for exact quantities.

What Are Some Good Substitutions?

• Dried fruit - Regular raisins or Craisins would be a good substitute.
• Nuts - Pecans would work here, too.

How Can You Change This Recipe Up?

• There are many variations of this salad since it first originated. Try adding grapes or whipped cream. Have a sweet tooth? Just a pinch sugar then (if you keep it hush).
• Turn this recipe into a fun poolside snack for the kiddos. See what we did there?

What Kitchen Equipment Is Best?

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• Mixing bowls
• Knife
• Cutting board

How Should You Store This?

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days.

This dish is not freezer-friendly.

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Have Leftover Ingredients?

• Extra golden raisins are also used in my favorite broccoli salad and broccoli slaw recipes.
• Buy too many apples? Pan fry them and serve them on top of these steel-cut oats for breakfast.
• Celery is an ingredient you'll find in most of our soup recipes.
• Leftover walnuts? Toss them in a salad or freeze them and save them for later.

In The Mood For a Similar Dish?

Try these other fruit salad ideas:

• Berry Delicious Summer Salad
• Roquefort Honeycrisp Apple Salad
• Candy Apple Salad

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Waldorf Salad

Jami Powell

Tart and tangy apples, plus and a few simple ingredients, are all that's needed for this classic Waldorf salad (just like grandma used to make!) This salad is great in the summertime and pairs well with a classic sandwich. It also makes a great potluck dish, so give it a try at your next backyard barbecue!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 0 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

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Course Lunch, Salad

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 273 kcal

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Knife
• Cutting board

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 3 med Grannysmith apples
• ▢ 1 med Honeycrisp apple
• ▢ 5 rings Dole pineapple
• ▢ 2 qty Celery stalks
• ▢ ½ cup Chopped walnuts
• ▢ ¼ cup Golden raisins
• ▢ ½ cup Mayonnaise
• ▢ 1 teaspoon Lemon

Instructions

 

• Wash all produce.
• Slice apples into medium sized chunks.
• Dice celery and pineapple into small pieces.
• Mix all ingredients together and add mayonnaise with a teaspoon of lemon juice. Stir well.
• Chill and serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 121mgPotassium: 225mgFiber: 4gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 82IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg

Keyword Waldorf salad

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