How To Make Waldorf Salad At Home

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Waldorf Salad is a mixture of sweet, crunchy, and nutty flavors and textures. When all these work together, they make the perfect salad. It is very easy to make Waldorf salad and you can make this recipe in minutes.

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf salad was first served in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in the year 1893. Hence, its name, ‘Waldorf’ salad. When this salad was first served, it had chopped apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts covered in a mayonnaise dressing. There are, however, many variants of this recipe now.

To make Waldorf salad, add the chopped apples, grapes, celery, walnuts in a bowl. Add mayonnaise to it. Then, add sugar, black pepper, and salt. Lastly, pour lemon juice into it and give all the ingredients a good mix. Cover and refrigerate the salad for about 5-10 minutes. Then, serve.

Out of celery? Here is a list of celery substitutes that you can use instead. Find the complete recipe below. But before going to the full recipe, let’s check out some other healthy salads as well.

1. Congealed Salad Congealed salad is a jello salad and is a retro dish. The main ingredients of this salad are flavoured gelatin and fresh fruit. Some people also like to use vegetables. You can also find cream cheese, cocktails, nuts, and cocktails in this salad.

2. Macaroni SaladIf you are craving a light salad that you can eat as a snack too, then, you should try to make this macaroni salad. It is simple to make and has a very delicious and creamy taste. It is also fairly easy to make.

3. Eggplant SaladEggplant salad is a simple recipe and a great one, too. It requires ingredients that one can find easily in their pantry. It has a simple cooking process and is low in calories.

4. White Bean SaladWhite bean salad is a quick-to-make recipe that satisfies your hunger and is also really healthy. It has white beans, cucumber, celery, herbs, and spices. It gets ready in no time.

Waldorf Salad Recipe

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad is a mixture of sweet, crunchy, and nutty flavors and textures. When all these work together, they make the perfect salad. It is very easy to make Waldorf salad and you can make this recipe in minutes.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Perky Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 7 people
Calories 243 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Lettuce
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 chopped Sweet Apple
  • ½ cup Sliced Grapes
  • ½ cup Chopped Celery
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add the chopped apples, grapes, celery, walnuts. Now, add mayonnaise.
  • After these things, add sugar, salt, black pepper. Pour the lemon juice into it.
  • Mix all these ingredients together.
  • After mixing, cover the bowl and put it in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes.
  • Put some lettuce on the salad to garnish it.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 7.6mg | Sodium: 178mg | Potassium: 186mg
Keyword American, Cobb Salad, Waldorf
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Types Of Waldorf Salads

Now, you know the recipe for Waldorf Salad. But there are a lot of varieties of Waldorf salad as well. So, let’s check out the recipe for some of the most popular flavors of Waldorf Salad.

Waldorf Chicken Salad recipe

Waldorf Salad With Chicken Recipe

The Waldorf salad with chicken is a delicious protein-rich salad. It is creamy and has balanced flavors.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Additional Time 15 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Perky Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 7 people
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts
  • 3 cups Chopped Cooked Chicken
  • ½ cup Dried Cranberries
  • ½ cup Chopped Granny Smith Apple
  • 1 cup Sliced Seedless Grapes
  • 1 cup Diced Celery
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 tbsp Salt and Pepper Each

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 165oC.
  • Spread walnuts on a baking sheet and bake them for about 6 to 8 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, add the chopped chicken, apple, roasted walnuts, cranberries, and grapes.
  • Add mayonnaise to it, along with salt and pepper. Pour lemon juice over it.
  • Mix it well and cover it with something. Set it aside for some time and then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 320mg
Keyword American, Salads, Waldorf Salad With Chicken
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Waldorf Salad with Yogurt

Waldorf Salad With Yogurt

Yogurt is a great addition to this salad. It makes a great addition to the Salad.
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Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Perky Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 131 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Chopped Red Apples
  • ½ cup Chopped Cranberries
  • 1 cup Raisins
  • 1 cup Chopped Almonds
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Grapes
  • 1 cup Chopped Celery
  • ½ cup Chopped Pear
  • 1 cup Chopped Green Apples
  • 2 cups Plain Yogurt
  • 1 tbsp White Sugars
  • 1 tbsp Brown Sugars
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 cups Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add green apples, red apples, cranberries, pear. Then, add raisins, almonds, and celery.
  • In a bowl, mix yogurt and mayonnaise well. Add white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon to it. Pour lemon juice into the mixture. Give all these ingredients a good mix.
  • Mix the ingredients of the two bowls together. Put this mixture in the refrigerator for some time. The salad is ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 0.6g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0.6mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 193mg
Keyword American, Salads, Waldorf Salad With Yogurt
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Waldorf Salad recipe with whipped cream

Waldorf Salad with Whipped Cream Recipe

The whipped cream makes the salad extra creamy and gives a boost to its flavors.
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Prep Time 30 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Perky Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 507 kcal

Equipment

  • Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Chopped Green Apples
  • 2 cups Chopped Red Apples
  • 1 cup Almonds
  • ½ tbsp White Sugar
  • 2 cups Whipped Cream
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 cup Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, add apples and almonds. To this bowl, add sugar, mayonnaise, and lemon juice
  • Then, add whipped cream to it it. Mix all the ingredients properly.
  • Before you serve it, cover it and keep it in the refrigerator for some time.

Nutrition

Calories: 507kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 42g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 320mg | Potassium: 333mg
Keyword American, Salads, Waldorf Salad with Whipped Cream
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Waldorf Salad recipe with Blue Cheese

Waldorf Salad with Blue Cheese Recipe

If you love blue cheese and fruits then, this is the salad for you. Try this easy Waldorf salad with blue cheese recipe and enjoy.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Chilling Time 5 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Perky Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 126 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ½ cup Vinegar
  • 2 cups Blue Cheese
  • ½ cup Chopped Walnuts
  • ½ tbsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Chilies

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, add blue cheese and walnut. Then, add black pepper, olive oil, and vinegar.
  • Mix it well and add some chillies to add a little spicy flavour to the salad.
  • Mix all the ingredients well and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 192mg
Keyword American, Salads, Waldorf Salad with Blue Cheese
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