Luby's Cafeteria Waldorf Salad
Transport your taste buds to a nostalgic cafeteria favorite with Luby's Cafeteria Waldorf Salad—a refreshing medley of crisp red and green apples, crunchy celery, sweet seedless red grapes, and nutty walnuts, all brought together with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, and a hint of lemon juice. This classic recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness, tanginess, and crunch, served atop crisp romaine lettuce leaves for a stunning presentation. Ready in just 15 minutes, this wholesome, no-cook salad is ideal for lunch gatherings, potlucks, or a satisfying weeknight side dish. Search no further for the perfect combination of tradition and timeless flavor!
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Ingredients
- 2 medium Red apple
- 1 medium Green apple
- 3 stalks Celery stalks
- 1 cup Seedless red grapes
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 6 leaves Romaine lettuce
Directions
Step 1
Wash and core the red and green apples. Dice them into bite-sized pieces, leaving the skin on for texture and color.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, toss the diced apples with the lemon juice to prevent browning.
Step 3
Thinly slice the celery stalks and add them to the bowl with the apples.
Step 4
Halve the seedless red grapes and mix them into the bowl.
Step 5
Roughly chop the walnuts and add them to the mixture.
Step 6
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, honey, and salt until smooth.
Step 7
Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and gently fold together until everything is evenly coated.
Step 8
Line a serving platter or individual plates with romaine lettuce leaves.
Step 9
Spoon the Waldorf Salad onto the lettuce leaves for a classic presentation.
Step 10
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for a chilled salad.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1106.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1807.7 |
| Total Fat 138.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 19.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 28.3g | |
| Cholesterol 146.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 428.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 149.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 94.3g | |
| Protein 14.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 243.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1527.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories