WHERE'S WALDORF? SALAD WITH MY FRIEND IZZY'S EPIC DRESSING

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Where's Waldorf? Salad with My Friend Izzy's Epic Dressing image

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup whole walnut halves
1 heart celery with greens, wiped clean and chopped
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup red seedless grapes, split
2 Gala apples, seeded and chopped
1 lemon, juiced
3 tablespoons honey, eyeball it
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom, eyeball it
2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
2 to 3 tablespoons cream, eyeball it
Salt and pepper
1 head Bibb lettuce or butter lettuce

Steps:

  • Toast nuts in a small skillet over moderate heat in a small pan until aroma develops and nuts crisp a bit, 5 to 6 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Combine walnuts, celery, onion, grapes and apples in a medium bowl. Whisk lemon juice, honey, vinegar, cardamom, dill and mustead, then whisk in extra-virgin olive oil in a slow stream. When oil becomes incorporated stream in cream, then season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Dress salad and adjust salt and pepper, to taste. Use 2 large lettuce leaves per serving to form a bed for the salad.

Flavor of The South
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This salad is a classic for a reason. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Omojola Lekan
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and flavorful.


MUMTAZALI Mum
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


Michael Okechukwu
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Abu Baker
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious salad. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


cinta nzioka
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Ganesh Dhungana
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken or turkey.


Kavi Kavi
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I'm not a huge fan of celery, but I actually really enjoyed it in this salad. The dressing really helps to mellow out the flavor.


Mugema Vicent
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This is the best Waldorf salad I've ever had. The dressing is so flavorful and the salad is so refreshing.


Sergio Palomares
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I added some crumbled blue cheese to the salad and it was delicious. I highly recommend it!


Kelvin Edwards
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also great for potlucks and picnics.


king octopus78
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I'm not a big fan of mayonnaise, so I substituted Greek yogurt in the dressing. It turned out great!


sameer farooq
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and crunchy.


RJ Friends club Owner by M FARID HOSSEN RJ
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the addition of grapes and walnuts.


Ephraim Tosam
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I'm not usually a fan of Waldorf salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and really brings all the flavors together.


Shaliese Tibbs
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This Waldorf salad was a hit at my last dinner party. The dressing was so delicious and tangy, and the combination of flavors and textures was perfect.