Best 9 Waldorf Salad For Two Recipes

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Indulge in the timeless classic, Waldorf salad, a harmonious blend of crisp apples, crunchy celery, and toasted walnuts, enveloped in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. This iconic salad finds its roots in the luxurious Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. With variations ranging from the traditional to the contemporary, the Waldorf salad has stood the test of time, captivating taste buds worldwide.

This article presents a curated collection of Waldorf salad recipes, each tailored to suit different preferences and dietary needs. Dive into the classic Waldorf salad recipe, a culinary masterpiece that stays true to the original, or embark on a culinary adventure with variations such as the Waldorf salad with grapes, the Waldorf salad with chicken, or the vegan Waldorf salad.

For those with dietary restrictions, the gluten-free Waldorf salad and the keto Waldorf salad provide delicious alternatives. Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring a delightful culinary experience for home cooks of all skill levels.

Whether you seek a classic dish to grace your dinner table or a refreshing addition to your next picnic, the Waldorf salad offers endless possibilities. Its vibrant colors, delightful textures, and symphony of flavors will surely be a hit among family and friends. So, prepare to relish the timeless charm of the Waldorf salad, a culinary gem that continues to enchant palates across generations.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WALDORF SALAD II



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This traditional salad is delicious, and you can vary the ingredients to your preference. Try adding diced, roasted chicken to make this salad a meal!

Provided by Penny

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon salt
3 apples -- peeled, cored, and chopped
1 cup thinly sliced celery
½ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup raisins

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Stir in the apples, celery, walnuts, and raisins. Chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 170.8 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

WALDORF SALAD



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The all-American Waldorf Salad first gained popularity in the 19th century at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Made with simple ingredients, this classic makes for a great lunch or brunch dish with a refined touch.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories     Salad     Quick and Easy     Apple     Grape     Salad     Walnut

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 Tbsp mayonnaise (or plain yogurt)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
2 sweet apples, cored and chopped
1 cup red seedless grapes, sliced in half (or 1/4 cup of raisins)
1 cup celery, thinly sliced
1 cup chopped, slightly toasted walnuts
Lettuce

Steps:

  • Serve: Spoon salad onto a bed of fresh lettuce and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 311 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 22 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

WALDORF SALAD FOR TWO



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THE PEAR and hint of orange are a nice surprise in this salad. It's a little different than traditional Waldorf salad and always brings rave reviews. The colorful combination of crunchy, fresh ingredients complements any meal. -Mildred Cummings, Cincinnati, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small apple, diced
1 small pear, diced
1 celery rib, diced
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1/4 cup Miracle Whip
1 tablespoon orange juice
2 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, toss the apple, pear, celery and walnuts. Combine Miracle Whip and orange juice; spoon over salad and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328 calories, Fat 27g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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

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

KICKED UP AND LIGHTENED WALDORF SALAD FOR TWO!



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A light and tasty version of my favorite salad that can easily be doubled. **Made for RSC and edited to say just toss the pecans in egg whites!**

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 small apple, diced (peel or not to peel, your choice)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
4 tablespoons celery, diced
4 tablespoons small red onions, diced
4 tablespoons raisins
4 tablespoons shredded carrots
1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
1/4 cup plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey or 1 teaspoon maple syrup
1/4 cup pecans
1 egg white
1 teaspoon brown sugar
lettuce cup (for serving)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375° and lightly grease a cookie sheet.
  • Whip egg white until stiff then fold in pecans and brown sugar stirring to coat. Then place pecans on a sheet leaving any extra egg white behind.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes until lightly toasted, stirring pecans a few times.
  • Remove from baking sheet and let cool.
  • Combine all of salad ingredients on one bowl.
  • Combine dressing ingredients in another bowl.
  • Mix together dressing and chicken mixture adding more yogurt if needed if it seems too dry, then spoon into lettuce cups and top with toasted pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.3, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 127.7, Carbohydrate 37, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 27.3, Protein 26.9

CRUNCHY WALDORF SALAD



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The lemon juice gives this easy Waldorf salad quite a zip and the apples and nuts offer a nice crunch. It's light, refreshing and effortless to assemble. -Chuck Hinz, Parma, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium Red Delicious apples, chopped
2 medium Golden Delicious apples, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 celery ribs, chopped
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup mayonnaise
Optional: Ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg and lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss apples with lemon juice. Gently stir in the celery, walnuts, raisins and mayonnaise. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg and serve on lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 24g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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

WALDORF SALAD



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This is the original Waldorf Salad recipe which I clipped out of the newspaper several years ago. My mother made this salad often--it must have been a favorite of hers also. Newer versions have left out some of the ingredients which add variety in texture and taste. It's a classic American salad which was developed by the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Provided by Mary Leverington

Categories     Fruit

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced unpared apples
1 cup diced celery
1 cup sliced red grapes
1 banana, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup miniature marshmallow
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half

Steps:

  • Combine first six ingredients; sprinkle lemon juice on top.
  • Combine gently--best to use your hands to mix.
  • Mix mayonnaise with sugar and cream and stir until sugar is dissolved.
  • Dress the salad with this.
  • Chill before serving.
  • Can be prepared several hours ahead of time if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.8, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 23.2, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 18.1, Protein 2.4

Tips for Making the Best Waldorf Salad for Two:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the salad will be. Look for crisp apples, crunchy celery, and sweet, juicy grapes.
  • Chop the ingredients evenly: This will help ensure that the salad has a consistent texture and that all of the flavors are evenly distributed.
  • Don't overdress the salad: A little bit of dressing goes a long way. Too much dressing can overwhelm the other flavors in the salad.
  • Serve the salad chilled: Waldorf salad is best served chilled, so be sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Conclusion:

Waldorf salad is a classic dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is light, refreshing, and packed with flavor. Plus, it is easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, give this Waldorf salad for two a try. You won't be disappointed!

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