Classic Waldorf

Elevate your salad game with this refreshing and timeless Classic Waldorf Salad, a perfect combination of crisp apples, crunchy celery, juicy red grapes, and earthy walnuts, all tied together with a creamy, tangy mayo-based dressing. This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal side dish for family dinners, brunches, or potlucks. Serve it over a bed of fresh lettuce leaves for a vibrant presentation, or enjoy it chilled for an even cooler crunch. Bursting with texture, flavor, and a touch of nostalgia, this salad is a light yet satisfying choice that’s sure to delight your taste buds.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 medium Crisp apples (such as Granny Smith or Fuji)
• 2 stalks Celery stalks
• 1 cup Red seedless grapes, halved
• 0.5 cup Walnuts, roughly chopped
• 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 leaves Lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Wash and dry the apples, celery, and grapes. Core the apples and dice them into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on if preferred.

Step 2

Slice the celery stalks thinly and cut the grapes in half.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced apples, sliced celery, halved grapes, and chopped walnuts.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves, or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a colder option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(846.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1585.3

Total Fat 128.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 117.6mg	0%
Sodium 941.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 118.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.6g	0%
Total Sugars 71.2g
Protein 11.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 134.3mg	0%
Iron 3.0mg	0%
Potassium 1229.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 68.9%

Protein: 2.8%

Carbs: 28.3%