Best 9 Waldorf Salad With Wonderful Cooked Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary classic with a Waldorf salad, a harmonious blend of crisp apples, crunchy celery, toasted walnuts, and succulent grapes, elegantly dressed in a creamy, tangy mayonnaise-based dressing. This iconic salad, believed to have originated at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City in the late 1800s, has stood the test of time, captivating taste buds with its refreshing and delightful flavors. Within this article, you'll find a collection of Waldorf salad recipes, each offering unique variations to suit diverse preferences. From the classic Waldorf salad with its traditional mayonnaise dressing to tantalizing twists featuring Greek yogurt or avocado-based dressings, these recipes promise a delightful culinary journey.

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CLASSIC WALDORF SALAD



Classic Waldorf Salad image

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

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



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.

COOKED WALDORF SALAD DRESSING



Cooked Waldorf Salad Dressing image

Slightly tangy with a hint of mustard, this dressing is a nice variation on the mayonnaise and whipped cream versions of waldorf salad dressing

Provided by Joy1996

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 12m

Yield 1 Enough for a large bowl of salad, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
8 tablespoons white vinegar
8 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon mustard
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a heavy saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat until thick, stirring constantly.
  • Pour over your favorite waldorf salad and chill for at least an hour.

WALDORF SALAD II



Waldorf Salad II image

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



Waldorf Salad image

We love this original Waldorf Salad recipe made with crisp apples, grapes, celery and walnuts in a creamy dressing on Boston Bib lettuce. It only takes 10 minutes to throw together and is a crowd favorite!

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 red apple (, honey crisp, red delicious, unpeeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces)
1 green apple (, golden delicious, unpeeled and chopped into bite-sized pieces)
1 rib celery (, sliced)
1 cup red seedless grapes (, halved)
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/3 cup walnut halves
1/3 cup mayonnaise ((or half Greek yogurt))
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
freshly ground black pepper (, to taste)
Boston Bib lettuce (, or romaine lettuce leaves)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl toss the apples in lemon juice. Add celery, grapes, raisins and walnuts
  • In a separate bowl stir together the mayonnaise, sugar, red wine vinegar and pepper. Taste and adjust to your liking with a little extra mayonnaise or more vinegar.
  • Coat apple mixture in desired amount of dressing (you may not want to use it all).
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve cold, on top of bib lettuce or large lettuce leaf.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297 kcal, Carbohydrate 29 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Sodium 129 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WALDORF SALAD



Waldorf Salad image

Classic and timeless, Waldorf Salad is always a crowd favorite especially when apples are in season! It makes a great holiday side dish that your guests will devour thanks to a sweet and creamy dressing that coats a mixture of apples, grapes, celery, walnuts, and more!

Provided by Averie Sunshine

Categories     Salad

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons mayonnaise* (See Notes)
2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or plain regular yogurt or sour cream)
2 teaspoons granulated sugar (or honey)
Lemon zest, optional
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
1 1/2 cups apples, cored and diced (don't peel)** (See Notes)
1 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved*** (See Notes)
1 cup diced pineapple, optional (canned or fresh; drain juice well if using canned)
1 cup celery ribs, diced in thin 1/4-inch segments
1 cup walnuts, divided**** (See Notes)
Kosher salt, optional and to taste
1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely minced; optional
1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional and to taste for garnishing
Bibb lettuce (or butter lettuce), optional for serving

Steps:

  • To a medium bowl, add the mayo, Greek yogurt, sugar, lemon juice (make sure to zest the lemon before juicing it and reserve the zest if you're going to garnish your salad with the zest later), optional poppy seeds, and whisk to combine until smooth; set aside.
  • To a separate large bowl, add the apples, grapes, optional pineapple, celery, half the nuts, evenly drizzle the dressing over the top, and stir and toss to combine and coat evenly.
  • Taste and if desired, add salt, to taste. I recommend adding some to balance the sweetness in this salad.
  • Evenly sprinkle the remaining half of the nuts over the top.
  • Optionally and evenly sprinkle the parsley and optional lemon zest to garnish.
  • Optionally plate the salad in large leaves of Bibb lettuce (or butter lettuce will work) or simply serve family-style out of the mixing bowl, or plate on individual salad plates, minus the bed of lettuce underneath.
  • Salad is best fresh but can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time.***** (See Notes)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 3 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 17 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 126 milligrams sodium, Sugar 15 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

MORGAN'S WALDORF SALAD



Morgan's Waldorf Salad image

The idea of Waldorf salad was unappealing to me for years. So I experimented with ingredients a bit and finally found a recipe that's incredibly delicious! This is my own spin on the traditional Waldorf salad. The ingredients crisp, filling, and bursting with juicy flavor. Perfect for hot summer days when you don't feel like firing up the stove.

Provided by Morgan

Categories     Salad     Waldorf Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Granny Smith apple, cubed
1 Golden Delicious apple, cubed
1 Gala apple, cubed
1 Bosc pear, cubed
3 ribs celery, chopped
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup chopped pecans
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon granulated cane sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Combine Granny Smith apple, Golden Delicious apple, Gala apple, Bosc pear, celery, cranberries, walnuts, and pecans in a large bowl.
  • Whisk sour cream, mayonnaise, sugar, and lemon juice together in a separate bowl for the dressing.
  • Pour dressing into apple mixture; toss until evenly coated. Chill in refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 20.5 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 152.6 mg, Sugar 18.8 g

THE ORIGINAL WALDORF SALAD



The Original Waldorf Salad image

"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

WALDORF SALAD WITH WALNUT OIL VINAIGRETTE



Waldorf Salad with Walnut Oil Vinaigrette image

A wonderful light Waldorf Salad with no mayo. The flavors of the apples, walnuts and raisins are so clean and fresh. It never fails to please.

Provided by HAMTAN

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Salad Dressing Recipes     Vinaigrette Dressing Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 Red Delicious apples, cored and diced
2 Granny Smith apples, cored and diced
4 stalks celery, diced
½ cup raisins
1 cup toasted walnuts
2 tablespoons walnut oil
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Toss together the Red Delicious apples, Granny Smith apples, celery, raisins, and walnuts in a large bowl; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the walnut oil, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss the apples with the dressing to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392.1 calories, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fat 26.7 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 327.2 mg, Sugar 27.9 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
  • Make sure to chill the salad before serving for at least 30 minutes.
  • If you don't have time to cook the dressing, you can use a store-bought mayonnaise-based dressing.
  • For a sweeter salad, add more sugar or honey to the dressing.
  • For a tangier salad, add more lemon juice to the dressing.
  • Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or arugula for a refreshing presentation.

Conclusion:

Waldorf salad is a classic American dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make, delicious, and refreshing. The cooked dressing adds a unique flavor that sets this salad apart from others. Whether you are serving it for a potluck, a picnic, or a special dinner, Waldorf salad is sure to be a hit.

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