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A glass bowl of apple Waldorf salad

Waldorf Salad Recipe

Waldorf Salad recipe may be old-fashioned but it never goes out of style because it's a classic. Crispy apples, celery and walnuts with sweet raisins make a perfect fall salad. Always great for a HOLIDAY meal too.
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes

Equipment

  • Apple slicer

Ingredients
 

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • pinch salt
  • 4-5 apples (cored and diced)
  • ½ cup celery (thinly chopped)
  • 1 cup walnuts (toasted and chopped)
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions
 

  • In a large measuring cup or small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice and salt.
  • Add toasted walnuts, celery and raisins to a large bowl. Add diced apples and toss. Spoon dressing over right away and toss to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
  • Use a firm sweet apple like fuji or gala.
  • Coat the apples with dressing as soon as they have been cut to prevent browning.
  • To toast the walnuts, place in the oven at 350º for a few minutes watching to make sure they do not burn. 

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 87IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg