Apple Waldorf Salad Recipe

I love a good Waldorf Salad, but I usually only see them at summer picnics. Originally invented as an after-dinner palette cleanser by a chef at the Waldorf Astoria, this salad has seen several additions and variations. The original recipe calls for a mayonnaise base for the dressing, but some people prefer to make it with plain or even vanilla yogurt. I prefer the mayonnaise base, but try it your Waldorf Salad recipe both ways to find your favorite!

Waldorf Salad Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/2 cup celery, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
• 1/3 cup raisins of craisins
• 2 Gala apples, cored and chopped
• 4 Tbsp mayonnaise or plain yogurt
• 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• Dash Pepper
• Romaine Lettuce Leaves

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise (or yogurt), lemon juice, salt & pepper.
2. Add the apple, celery, grapes, raisins/craisins and walnuts and toss to coat.
3. Serve on top of a bed of fresh lettuce.

Serves 2