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Classic Waldorf Salad

Waldorf salad combines crisp apples, celery, red grapes, and walnuts in a creamy lemon mayonnaise dressing. Serve it over torn lettuce for a fresh, crunchy salad ready without cooking.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 apples large, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 cup celery finely chopped
  • 1 cup red grapes halved
  • 0.5 cup walnuts chopped
  • 0.33 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.13 tsp salt
  • 0.13 tsp black pepper
  • 4 cups lettuce torn

Method
 

  1. Whisk the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together in a medium bowl.
  2. Add the apples, celery, grapes, and walnuts to the bowl and gently toss until evenly coated.
  3. Arrange the lettuce on a platter or divide it among four plates, then spoon the salad over it and serve.

Notes

For the best texture, serve soon after tossing or keep the lettuce separate until serving. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days; freezing is not recommended. For a lighter dressing, replace the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.