Waldorf Salad Recipe
A classic Waldorf Salad featuring crisp Granny Smith apples, crunchy celery, sweet red grapes, and toasted walnuts, all tossed in a creamy dressing made from whipped heavy cream and mayonnaise. This refreshing salad is chilled before serving, making it a perfect light and flavorful dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Fruit and Nuts
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, diced (about 2 cups)
- 1 cup (151 g) red seedless grapes, halved
- ½ cup (58 g) toasted walnuts, roughly chopped
Vegetables
- 2 medium ribs celery, diced (about 1 cup)
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup (59 g) heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup (58 g) mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Coat the Apples: To a large bowl, add diced apples, sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the apples evenly, preventing browning and adding a hint of sweetness and tang.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: Add the diced celery, halved grapes, and toasted walnuts to the bowl with the apples. Gently mix to combine all ingredients uniformly without mashing the fruit or nuts.
- Whip the Cream: In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or whisk to whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This means the peaks stand straight up and hold their shape, ensuring the right texture for the dressing.
- Make the Dressing: Gently fold the mayonnaise into the whipped cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating a rich and light dressing base.
- Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the whipped cream mixture over the apple mixture. Sprinkle with kosher salt, then gently fold everything together until evenly combined, ensuring the dressing coats all ingredients without breaking them down.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to allow flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly.
- Serve: Serve the Waldorf Salad cold as a refreshing side or light meal.
Notes
- Toasted walnuts can be made by placing walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Let cool before chopping.
- For a lighter version, substitute the heavy whipping cream with Greek yogurt, but the texture will be less fluffy.
- Adjust kosher salt to taste or substitute with sea salt or regular table salt if kosher salt is unavailable.
- Keep the salad chilled until serving to maintain the creamy texture and freshness.
- This salad is best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal flavor and texture.
Keywords: Waldorf Salad, apple salad, creamy salad, walnut salad, classic American salad, fruit salad, celery salad
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