Waldorf Salad Recipe

Name: Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: 150g black seedless grapes; 2 crisp eating apples; Juice of 1 lemon; 2 sticks of celery; 1 baby gem lettuce; 2tsp Dijon mustard; 80g mayonnaise; 60g pecans, toasted and chopped; handful of cress

written by Michelle Nortje November 12, 2018

Waldorf salad is a fruity and refreshing summer salad that is so easy to make. The crunch of apples and celery work so well with the rich mayonnaise dressing and provide a lovely freshness.

If you have ever wondered where this classic salad gets its name, the Waldorf salad is named after the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, where it was first presented in 1893. This classic American salad has stood the test of time, and it’s easy to see why. Some people like to use yoghurt to dress a Waldorf salad, but we’ve stuck with the classic mayonnaise. Using a good quality mayo makes this salad extra special. You could even try making your own mayo, if you’re feeling adventurous! The original recipe for a Waldorf salad didn’t contain nuts, but they were added at a later date, and we love the crunch and flavour they provide.

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Waldorf Salad

Serves: 4 Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Nutrition facts: 314 calories 20 grams fat

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Ingredients

150g black seedless grapes
2 crisp eating apples
Juice of 1 lemon
2 sticks of celery
1 baby gem lettuce
2tsp Dijon mustard
80g mayonnaise
60g pecans, toasted and chopped
handful of cress

Instructions

Halve the grapes and set aside. Halve the apples and core – a melon baller or teaspoon is perfect for this. Finely slice then mix into the lemon juice to prevent them from discolouring. Finely slice the celery and shred the lettuce.
In a large bowl, mix together the grapes, apples, celery and lettuce. Add the mustard and mayonnaise. Season and give it all a good mix. Put into a serving bowl and add the pecans, then scatter over cress.

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Michelle Nortje

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