Created by Oscar Tshirky, Waldorf Salad was first served at a benefit for St. Mary’s Children’s hospital at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel (NYC) on March 14, 1896. This was my favorite salad growing up as a kid. It was a regular at holiday dinners. And it is as elegant in its service as it is delicious.
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Classic Waldorf Salad
Chopped apples and celery, grapes, walnuts and a few dried cherries are a classic dish known as Waldorf Salad. A light, vegan-mayo dressing adds a nice contrast to the fruit. Elegant enough to be served as an appetizer, side dish, or even as a light dessert at the end of your holiday meal.
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Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 lemon (juiced, divided)
- 1 red apple (diced medium)
- ½ cup red grapes (cut in ½)
- ½ cup celery (¼ inch slices)
- ¼ cup walnut pieces
Dressing
- ⅓ cup veganaise
- 2 tsp celery seed
- ¼ tsp kosher salt (or applewood smoked salt)
- 20 grinds black pepper (ground)
Presentation
- 4 leaves romaine lettuce
- 4 stalks parsley or mint
- 12 dried cherries
Instructions
- Fill a medium mixing bowl ¾ full with cold water. Add ½ of the lemon juice. Dice the apple into ¾" pieces. Let soak in the cold lemon water for 10 minutes to prevent oxidation (browning). Drain well in a small colander.
- Put the dressing ingredients in the bottom of the empty mixing bowl. Give them a good stir until well combined. Add the remaining lemon juice to taste.
- Return the apples to the mixing bowl. Add the grapes, celery, and walnuts. Toss gently until the salad is evenly coated.
- Presentation: Line four open stemware glasses with a leaf of romaine lettuce. Divide the prepared salad in the four glasses. Garnish each glass with a sprig of parsley and 3 dried cherries. Voila!
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Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Classic Waldorf Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
245.52
% Daily Value*
Fat
17.49
g
27
%
Saturated Fat
1.92
g
12
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.65
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.87
g
Sodium
269.43
mg
12
%
Potassium
342.25
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
21.7
g
7
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
10.68
g
12
%
Protein
3.04
g
6
%
Vitamin A
2758.53
IU
55
%
Vitamin C
20.12
mg
24
%
Calcium
77.09
mg
8
%
Iron
1.84
mg
10
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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