Best 7 Paula Deen Waldorf Salad Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Paula Deen's Waldorf Salad, a classic dish that combines sweet and savory flavors. This timeless recipe features crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, creamy mayonnaise, and a touch of celery and grapes for a refreshing twist. Discover variations of this classic, including a Low-Carb Waldorf Salad that caters to those seeking a healthier option without compromising taste. For a more tropical twist, explore the Hawaiian Waldorf Salad with pineapple and coconut, or elevate your salad game with the Waldorf Chicken Salad, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch. Dive into the world of Waldorf Salad with these delectable recipes that promise a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

WALDORF SALAD



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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

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

WALDORF SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/4 pounds Red Delicious Apples
5 ounces celery
3 ounces mayonnaise
2 ounces chopped walnuts
1/2 squeezed lemon, to taste
Garnish with: orange segments, berries, kiwi, small vegetable flowers

Steps:

  • Peel, core and medium dice the red delicious apples. Apples start with approximately 2 pounds of apple to yield 1 1/4 pounds of diced apple. Place in a mixing bowl and mix with the lemon juice. This will keep the apple from discoloring. Before dicing the celery, blanch it in boiling water for 60 seconds and cool it with cold water. This will bring out the sweet flavor and extend the salads shelf life. Combine diced apple, lemon juice, mayonnaise, celery and chill. Serve on a bed of lettuce topped with walnuts and add a simple fruit garnish. Traditionally this is also served with tiny sweet finger sandwiches. (Example: date nut bread and raspberry jam.)
  • Serve with: Boston or Romaine leaf lettuce .

CREAMY WALDORF SALAD



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Things don't get much easier than preparing this pleasantly dressed fruit salad from Linda Stateler of Ottumwa, Iowa. Crunchy apples and nuts contrast nicely with juicy grapes and chewy raisins.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 large red apple, chopped
1/2 cup halved seedless red grapes
1/2 cup whipped topping
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

WALDORF SALAD



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In this healthy rendition of the classic salad, nonfat yogurt replaces mayonnaise. It also includes fewer walnuts -- and these are toasted to bring out their flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Salad Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 red apple, such as McIntosh or Red Delicious, unpeeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
1 green apple, such as Granny Smith or Crispin, unpeeled, cored, and coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, cut into thin half-moons
3 ounces (about 1/2 cup) red grapes
3 ounces (about 1/2 cup) green grapes
1 lemon
6 tablespoons plain nonfat yogurt
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon honey
1 bunch (about 1 pound) Bibb or Boston lettuce, washed and torn into bite-size pieces
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
Chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place apples, celery, and grapes in a medium bowl, and toss with juice of half the lemon. In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, mustard, honey, and juice of remaining half lemon. Pour half of the dressing over the apple mixture, tossing to combine. Serve over greens, drizzling remaining dressing over salad. Garnish the salad with chopped walnuts and snipped chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 g, Fat 3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3 g, Sodium 46 g

GOLDA'S FROZEN WALDORF SALAD (PAULA DEEN)



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Saw this on Food Network (Paula Deen) and it look interesting and tasty! This would be great for a light luncheon dessert. I found it took more than two hours to freeze. If you leave it in the freezer overnight, it will freeze too hard--so plan your time accordingly.

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 2h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, cut in half
1/2 cup crushed pineapple, drained
2 medium apples, diced (leave skins on)
1/2 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup walnuts or 1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
8 fresh cherries or 8 maraschino cherries
8 sprigs fresh mint leaves (to garnish)

Steps:

  • In saucepan, combine sugar, pineapple juice, lemon juice, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Whip cream and fold it into the cooled syrup mixture.
  • Stir in marshmallows, grapes, pineapple, apples, celery and nuts. Spread mixture into an 8 by 8-inch pan and freeze until frozen through (at least 2 hours).
  • Remove the salad from the freezer 5 minutes before serving.
  • Cut into 8 squares. Garnish each serving with a cherry and a spring of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292.5, Fat 19.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 54.3, Sodium 60.2, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 24.6, Protein 2.4

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have celery, you can substitute another crunchy vegetable, such as jicama or water chestnuts.
  • If you don't have walnuts, you can substitute another type of nut, such as pecans or almonds.
  • Be sure to drain the pineapple well before adding it to the salad, or it will make the salad watery.
  • For a sweeter salad, add a little bit of sugar or honey to taste.
  • For a tangier salad, add a little bit of lemon juice or vinegar to taste.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or it will wilt.

Conclusion:

Paula Deen's Waldorf Salad is a classic side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. With its sweet, tangy, and crunchy flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a simple and delicious salad recipe, give Paula Deen's Waldorf Salad a try.

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