Recipes Salad Waldorf Salad Recipes Waldorf Salad 4.7 (399) 315 Reviews 31 Photos Waldorf salad is crunchy, sweet and delicious. You can vary the ingredients in this recipe to your preference. By Penny Updated on September 14, 2023 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 31 31 31 31 Prep Time: 20 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe Waldorf salad features crisp fruits and veggies tossed in a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing. What’s not to love about this classic dish? What Is Waldorf Salad? A Waldorf salad is a fruit and nut salad that features a mayonnaise dressing. It was created in 1896 by Oscar Tschirky, the maître d'hôtel at New York’s Waldorf-Astoria. It doesn’t traditionally contain meat, but chicken is often added to make it a complete meal. Waldorf Salad Ingredients These are the simple ingredients you’ll need to make this restaurant-worthy Waldorf salad recipe at home: For the dressing: mayonnaise, white sugar, lemon juice, and saltFor the salad: apples, celery, walnuts, and (optional) raisins Recipe Tip Try adding diced, roasted chicken to make this salad a meal. For a fancy flair, serve the dish over a bed of lettuce. How to Make Waldorf Salad Make the dressing, stir in the rest of the ingredients, and chill until ready to serve. That’s all there is to it! Find the full, step-by-step recipe with detailed instructions below. How to Store Waldorf Salad Store your leftover salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise “I added dried cranberries to this salad,” says travers328. “My husband and I enjoyed every bite. We will make it again.” “I've been making Waldorf Salad for years and it's always a hit at Christmastime potlucks,” according to MerMer. “I prefer the holiday colors and flavors of Red Delicious and Granny Smith apples best.” “This recipe comes closest to what my mother used to make...almost identical,” raves Chris Snow. “It is easy and tastes delicious.” Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings 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 (Optional) Directions Gather all ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and salt together in a serving bowl. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Stir in apples, celery, walnuts, and raisins. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios I Made It Print 535 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 248 Calories 20g Fat 17g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 6 Calories 248 % Daily Value * Total Fat 20g 26% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 8mg 3% Sodium 174mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Dietary Fiber 3g 11% Total Sugars 12g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 5mg 6% Calcium 24mg 2% Iron 0mg 3% Potassium 190mg 4% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.