Waldorf Salad Recipe
Waldorf Salad is a traditional American salad made with apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing. It is served cold and is known for its crunchy, sweet and savory taste. This version uses eggless or vegan mayonnaise, making it suitable for vegetarians. It is simple to prepare and works as a side dish or light meal.
Servings: 3
Calories: 479kcal
Ingredients
Fruits, Herbs & Nut
- 350 grams or 2 to 2½ cups apple – chopped in small cubes
- 65 to 70 grams or ¾ cup celery – finely chopped
- 50 grams or 16 to 17 or ½ cup walnuts – chopped (without shells)
- 270 grams or 1½ cups grapes – halved, seedless
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise – egg free or plant based
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice or add as needed
- ⅛ to ¼ teaspoon salt or add as required
- ½ teaspoon sugar or add as required
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper or add as required
Serving
- few iceberg lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by rinsing, peeling, coring and chopping them evenly into small cubes.
- Rinse and halve the grapes, chop the celery finely, and roughly chop the walnuts.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Add the prepared fruits, celery, and walnuts to the dressing. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or chill for some time. Place the salad on fresh lettuce leaves while serving and optionally garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use fresh and juicy apples for best taste.
- Always add lettuce just before serving.
- Chill the salad for better flavor.
- Use unsalted nuts only.
- Seedless raisins can be used in place of grapes.
- Unsalted pecans can be substituted for walnuts.
- Use homemade or store-bought eggless or vegan mayonnaise.
- The recipe can be scaled up to make more servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 479kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 331mg | Potassium: 440mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 251IU | Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): 0.1mg | Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): 0.1mg | Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 1mg | Vitamin B6: 0.2mg | Vitamin C: 11mg | Vitamin E: 1mg | Vitamin K: 24µg | Calcium: 43mg | Vitamin B9 (Folate): 32µg | Iron: 1mg | Magnesium: 42mg | Phosphorus: 95mg | Zinc: 1mg
