Classic Waldorf Salad

Name: Classic Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 c. mayonnaise; 1/4 c. sour cream; 2 T. fresh lemon juice; 2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into into 1/2 inch dice; 1 c. celery, very thinly sliced; 1 c. red seedless grapes, halved; Boston lettuce leaves; 1/2 c. walnut halves

Shared by Janet Urciuoli

Prep: 10 min
Total: None
Ingredients: 8
Steps: 6

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The Waldorf salad was created by Oscar Tschirky of the original Waldorf Hotel which later became the Waldorf-Astoria, in the late 1800s. It's quick and easy to make and much of the work can be done in advance.

Ingredients

1/2 c. mayonnaise
1/4 c. sour cream
2 T. fresh lemon juice
2 apples, peeled, cored and cut into into 1/2 inch dice
1 c. celery, very thinly sliced
1 c. red seedless grapes, halved
Boston lettuce leaves
1/2 c. walnut halves

Steps

Dressing:
Whisk mayo, sour cream and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl.
Cut apples into 1/2-inch dice; add to the dressing, tossing well to coat. Add celery and grapes; combine well.
Place lettuce leaves on 4-6 salad plates; mound the apples, celery and grapes in the center; top each with walnuts. Serve immediately.
4-6 servings.
To Make-ahead: The dressing can be made in advance, the fruit and celery cut in advance and the salad assembled when time to serve.

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