Waldorf Salad

Name: Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups diced unpared apples; 1 cup diced celery; 1 cup sliced red grapes; 1 banana, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced; 1 cup miniature marshmallow; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half

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Submitted by Mary Leverington

"This is the original Waldorf Salad recipe which I clipped out of the newspaper several years ago. My mother made this salad often--it must have been a favorite of hers also. Newer versions have left out some of the ingredients which add variety in texture and taste. It's a classic American salad which was developed by the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City."

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photo by Jonathan Melendez

Ready In:: 30mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 cups diced unpared apples
1 cup diced celery
1 cup sliced red grapes
1 banana, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 cup miniature marshmallow
¹⁄₂ cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons cream or 2 tablespoons half-and-half

directions

Combine first six ingredients; sprinkle lemon juice on top.
Combine gently--best to use your hands to mix.
Mix mayonnaise with sugar and cream and stir until sugar is dissolved.
Dress the salad with this.
Chill before serving.
Can be prepared several hours ahead of time if necessary.

Questions & Replies

GREAT RECEPI I SOMETIMES ADD COOKED DICED CHICKEN AND STEAMED BROCCOLI!!

lori.tanner

Reviews

Waldorf Salad Deluxe! This was amazing. I added some dried, sweetened cranberries, but followed the recipe otherwise. Thank you Mary for posting this delightful and scrumptious recipe!

JOY1998
First ime I have put grapes in my waldrof salad. Everyone liked it. No leftovers. Thanks Mary Leverington. Bullwinkle.

bullwinkle
It's a nice start, but no banana! It gets quite brown and slimy very fast, even with lemon juice. Chop the other ingredients as directed, and sprinkle and hand turn with the bit of lemon juice (you can take or leave the marshmallow depending on personal preferences, I hate them and never add them as it makes it far too sweet and cloying, just personal preference though). Half the mayo and double the cream and whip it, start on low for 30 seconds then move to high for 1 minute 30 seconds to 3 minutes, until it gets a bit airy and fluffs about one half more than original size, while on high mix in sugar for 30 seconds slowly to incorporate without deflating. Then turn fruit mixture into creamed mixture with a spatula , folding the fruit into the cream dressing until well mixed, chill immediately, and serve cold.

Anonymous
A member asked for a apple salad with cool whip. This was my mother's recipe. 2 red apples 1/2 cup crushed pineapple with juice 1 box instant butterscotch pudding 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts 8 oz.cool whip. Mix all together and refrigerate.

Connie E.
My favorite recipe for waldorf salad! The banana melds with the dressing to complement tart apples perfectly. All the ingredients are usually found in my kitchen, so I make it often as a no-cook side dish for barbecued meats, in place of potato salad. As JOY1998 suggested, dried cranberries are a tasty addition.

melodyjean