WALDORF SALAD
I grew up blocks away from the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City. I remember walking by the heralded building as a kid and wondering if all the guests inside were eating nothing but Waldorf salad. I imagined the hotel must have needed a lot of grapes, walnuts and mayonnaise! When I first made the salad as a young chef in Larry Forgione's kitchen decades later, I marveled at how good this salad can be when it's treated with care. A small cheffy note: The confectioners' sugar on the grapes brings out more of their vibrant color when you roast them, making for a tasty, delicate balancing act between them and the lettuce on one side and the roasted chicken, crunchy walnuts and mayonnaise-style dressing on the other. I like to mix this salad together at the very last minute so the flavors are all still independently delicious and therefore even better when eaten all together.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Toast the walnuts: Place the walnuts on a rimmed quarter sheet pan and toast them in the oven until they are fragrant and browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Roast the grapes: In a medium bowl, toss the grapes with the confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange the grapes in a single layer on a rimmed sheet pan and bake until their skins start to wrinkle, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the grapes from the oven and set them aside to cool.
- Make the dressing: To a blender, add the lemon zest and juice, vinegar, mustard and granulated sugar. Blend until smooth and, with the blender running, slowly and steadily add the remaining 5 tablespoons olive oil. Taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar or salt if needed. If the flavor is too strong or the dressing is too thick (or separates a little), blend in a splash of cool water.
- Assemble the salad: Arrange the lettuce leaves on a serving platter. Toss the apples and celery ribs with a some of the dressing in a large bowl; set aside. Scatter the chicken over the lettuce, followed by the toasted walnuts, and drizzle with some of the dressing. Scatter the roasted grapes and dressed apples and celery over the top. Drizzle with more dressing and scatter the inner celery leaves over the top.
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angie delariva
[email protected]This salad was a disaster! The dressing was too thick and the apples were mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.
Tasmiha Mim
[email protected]I found this salad to be a bit bland. I would recommend adding some more herbs or spices to the dressing.
Prince emran
[email protected]This salad is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the dressing.
Ripa Nipa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Waldorf salad, but this recipe was really good. The dressing was light and flavorful, and the apples and celery were crisp and fresh.
Mamun Ahmmed
[email protected]This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love the creamy dressing.
Mustkim Khan
[email protected]I love the addition of walnuts in this salad. They add a nice crunch and flavor.
Mark Eutsey
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey. It's also a great make-ahead dish.
feni “feni prank” prank
[email protected]Delicious and refreshing! This salad is perfect for a light lunch or side dish.
Noor nisa
[email protected]This salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I love the combination of sweet and savory flavors.
Nomo Momo
[email protected]I love Waldorf salad, but I've never made it myself before. This recipe was easy to follow and the salad turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.
Trenton Prine
[email protected]This was my first time making Waldorf salad and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the salad was delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Daniyal Junaid
[email protected]I've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is light and tangy, and the combination of flavors and textures is just perfect.
Souarya Akter
[email protected]This Waldorf salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet apples, crunchy celery, and walnuts was a perfect balance of flavors. I also appreciated that the recipe was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients.