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Classic Waldorf Salad with Apples and Walnuts

Classic Waldorf salad combines crisp apples, celery, grapes, and toasted walnuts in a creamy mayonnaise dressing. Served over lettuce leaves, it has a fresh crunch with sweet fruit and a lightly tangy finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp granulated sugar
  • 0.25 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
For the salad
  • 0.75 cup walnuts chopped
  • 3 apples medium, cored and diced
  • 1 cup celery thinly sliced
  • 1 cup grapes seedless, halved
  • 6 lettuce leaves, washed and dried

Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet

Method
 

Make the dressing
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, granulated sugar, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Toast the walnuts
  1. Spread the walnuts on a baking sheet.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 7–9 minutes, stirring once, until fragrant; let cool.
Assemble the salad
  1. Add the apples, celery, grapes, and cooled walnuts to the dressing and gently toss until coated.
Serve the salad
  1. Divide the lettuce leaves among plates and spoon the salad over them.

Notes

For the best texture, toss the apples with the dressing soon after cutting. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. For a vegan option, use vegan mayonnaise.