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A fresh Waldorf salad prepared with crisp apples and walnuts.

Proven way to grow the perfect Waldorf Salad

This recipe will guide you through cultivating the ideal ingredients for a Waldorf salad, focusing on the fresh produce that makes this classic dish shine.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 2 medium Crisp Apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
  • 3 large Celery Stalks Fresh and crunchy
  • 0.5 cup Walnut Halves Lightly toasted
  • 0.5 cup Mayonnaise Good quality
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 0.25 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • Lettuce Leaves For serving

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and dry your chosen apple varieties, then core and chop them into bite-sized pieces. Ensure the celery stalks are thoroughly cleaned and sliced thinly.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the chopped apples, sliced celery, and toasted walnut halves. Toss gently to distribute the ingredients.
  3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
  4. Pour the dressing over the apple, celery, and walnut mixture. Gently fold until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  5. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve the Waldorf salad on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves.

Notes

For an extra touch, you can add a handful of grapes or dried cranberries to the salad. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preference for a creamier or lighter dressing.