Waldorf Salad is a classic American fruit salad featuring crisp apples, crunchy walnuts, and a creamy, lightly sweetened mayonnaise dressing with a touch of lemon. Dried cranberries, apricots, grapes, and raisins can be added for extra sweetness and texture, making this a wonderfully versatile salad.
Fresh, crisp, creamy, and refreshing, Waldorf Salad comes together in just 20 minutes with no cooking required. It makes a delicious side dish for holiday meals, family gatherings, picnics, or any time you want a simple fruit salad with plenty of texture and flavor.
Waldorf Salad
Ingredients
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon white sugar or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 apples — peeled cored, and chopped. Use Sweet Crisp apples, such as Granny smith or Pink Lady.
- ½ cup apricots dried, diced, Optional
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
- ½ cup Cranberries Dried
- ½ cup grapes Optional
- ½ cup raisins Optional
- ½ cup celery finely chopped, Optional we drop
Instructions
- Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and salt together in a serving bowl.
- Stir in apples, walnuts, and raisins. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Disclaimer
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