Best 8 Dragon Waldorf Salad Recipes

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Indulge in the symphony of flavors that is the Dragon Waldorf Salad, a delightful fusion of sweet, savory, and refreshing ingredients. This captivating salad boasts crisp apples, crunchy celery, juicy grapes, and toasted walnuts, all harmoniously united by a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. The addition of crumbled blue cheese and a hint of curry powder elevates this classic salad to a new level of culinary artistry.

Accompanying the main recipe are three enticing variations that cater to diverse palates and preferences. The Tropical Waldorf Salad transports you to a tropical paradise with the vibrant flavors of pineapple, mango, and coconut. For a taste of the Orient, the Asian Waldorf Salad incorporates the tangy sweetness of mandarin oranges, the earthy notes of shiitake mushrooms, and the aromatic warmth of ginger. Finally, the Waldorf Chicken Salad offers a hearty and protein-packed option, featuring tender chicken breast, crisp bacon, and a creamy dressing infused with herbs and spices.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CLASSIC WALDORF SALAD



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Crunchy with crisp apples, celery and toasted nuts, this easy Waldorf salad is a classic recipe perfect for a crowd any time of year.

Provided by Heidi

Categories     Salad

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups diced tart apples (, or 2 apples)
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup diced celery
1 cup grapes (, halved)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts or pecans (, roughly chopped)
1/2 cup whipping cream (, whipped)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • Add the diced apples to a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with the sugar and lemon juice. Toss to coat. Add the celery, grapes, and nuts.
  • In another bowl, whip the whipping cream until peaks form, then gently fold in the mayonnaise. Fold into the apple mixture and season with the kosher salt. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Chill for 1 hour or overnight. Serve by itself or on a lettuce leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 kcal, Carbohydrate 15 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WALDORF SALAD



Waldorf Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings (4 cups)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup walnuts halves
1/2 cup non-fat yogurt
2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 lemon, zest finely grated
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large crisp apples, such as Gala
2 ribs celery (with leaves), sliced into 1/2-inch-thick pieces (leaves chopped)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 head Boston lettuce, trimmed, washed, and dried

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes. Cool and break the nuts up into small pieces.
  • Whisk the yogurt, mayonnaise, parsley, honey, and lemon zest in a large bowl and season generously with pepper.
  • Halve, core, and cut the apples into 3/4-inch pieces, leaving the skin intact. Add the apples, celery and raisins to the bowl, and sprinkle with the lemon juice; then toss with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate if not serving immediately.
  • When ready to serve, toss walnuts into the salad. Arrange the lettuce leaves on a large platter, or divide them among 4 salad plates. Place the salad on the lettuce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calorie, Fat 11 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 3 milligrams, Sodium 98 milligrams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 22 grams

DRAGON FRUIT WALDORF SALAD RECIPE



Dragon fruit Waldorf salad recipe image

Salads do not have to be boring and I wanted to share with you this dragon fruit Waldorf salad recipe that will knock your socks off.

Provided by Petro

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 piece Dragon fruit (ripe, cut into cubes)
1 piece green apple ( cut into cubes)
1 piece red apple ( cut into cubes)
½ cup red grapes ( cut into halves)
¼ cup cilantro (chopped )
1/3 cup Greek yogurt
2 tbsp eggless mayonnaise
1 tsp lime juice
2 tsp honey
½ tsp salt
½ tsp ginger (grated)
2 tbsp almonds (chopped )
2 tbsp cashews (chopped )
1 tbsp walnuts (chopped )
5-6 leaves lettuce

Steps:

  • In a bowl take cubed dragon fruit, red apple, and green apple.
  • In another small bowl whisk together yogurt, honey, mayonnaise, salt, ginger, and lime juice.
  • Pour the prepared dressing over the cubed fruits.
  • Next add in grapes, chopped almonds, cashews, walnuts, and cilantro.
  • Toss to combine making sure the dressing is coating well the fruits.
  • Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. Serve cold over a bed of lettuce

DRAGON FRUIT WALDORF SALAD RECIPE



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This dragon fruit Waldorf Salad with apples, grapes, cilantro, and cashews, served on a bed of Bibb lettuce, is fresh, light, and delicious.

Provided by Karen Kerr

Categories     Salads, side dishes

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ripe dragon fruit
1/3 cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1 teaspoon honey
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 Envy apple or another tart and sweet crispy apple, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
1/3 cup cashews, chopped
Bibb lettuce leaves for serving

Steps:

  • Cut the dragon fruit into quarters, lengthwise. Peel off the skin. Cut the quarters widthwise into 1/4 inch thick slices.
  • Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, ginger, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Add the apples, grapes, dragon fruit, 3/4 of the cilantro, and 3/4 of the cashews and toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate the salad for at least an hour to chill.
  • Serve the salad over Bibb lettuce leaves, and sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and cashews.

Nutrition Facts :

WALDORF SALAD



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This simple apple salad got its name from the luxurious Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York. Invented in 1896 not by a chef but by the maître d'hôtel Oscar Tschirky, the Waldorf salad was an instant success. As often happens, many variations evolved-some with raisins, some with chopped nuts. This one has green apples and red seedless grapes.

Categories     Salad     Dairy     Fruit     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Apple     Cherry     Grape     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2/3 cup dried tart cherries*
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
4 Granny Smith apples, cored, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/3 cups very thinly sliced celery
1 1/3 cups red seedless grapes, halved
Romaine lettuce leaves
Sweet and Spicy Candied Pecans

Steps:

  • Soak cherries in 1 cup boiling water until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Whisk mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients in large bowl. Add apples, celery, grapes and cherries; toss. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Arrange lettuce on platter. Spoon salad over. Top salad with candied pecans.
  • *Sold at specialty foods stores, natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD



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This is my go-to salad when I need a quick little meal. When I want a sweeter taste, I use whipped cream instead of yogurt. -Wendy Masters, East Garafraxa, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large Gala or Honeycrisp apples, unpeeled and chopped (about 3 cups)
2 cups chopped celery
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Combine apples, celery, raisins and walnuts. Add mayonnaise and yogurt; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE ORIGINAL WALDORF SALAD



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"Millions who never visited the Waldorf owe him a debt," The New York Times wrote in 1950, upon Oscar Tschirky's death. Mr. Tschirky, a Swiss immigrant who became known as "Oscar of the Waldorf," is credited with creating this piece of Americana in 1893, a timeless dish whose popularity has spread far past the Waldorf's exclusive doors and into home kitchens. Over time, variations would include blue cheese, raisins and chopped walnuts, which can be added here alongside the celery and apples. But the original is an exercise in simplicity: four ingredients that have lived on for over a century.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving (as a main course)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium ripe apple
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
2 cups lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

  • Peel apple and cut into halves. Remove core and slice halves 1/4-inch thick. Reserve 4 slices. Cut remaining slices into thin strips.
  • In a medium bowl, mix celery, mayonnaise and apple strips; season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange on lettuce and top with apple slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 909 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

SIMPLE WALDORF SALAD



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This is my version of Waldorf Salad; it's very fast and easy.

Provided by Mary Brotherton

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup mayonnaise
2 ½ tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 apple - peeled, cored, and chopped
1 large stalk celery, diced
½ cup raisins
½ cup chopped walnuts
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and vinegar.
  • Add the apples, celery, raisins and walnuts if desired. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Mix together well and serve chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 736 calories, Carbohydrate 44.9 g, Cholesterol 20.9 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.4 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, crisp ingredients. This will ensure that your salad is flavorful and refreshing.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be dry and tough.
  • Use a creamy dressing. A creamy dressing will help to bind the salad together and make it more flavorful.
  • Add some crunch. Nuts, seeds, and crispy vegetables will add texture and flavor to your salad.
  • Serve immediately. Waldorf salad is best served immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

Dragon Waldorf Salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for a summer party or potluck. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With its sweet, creamy, and crunchy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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