Waldorf Salad

Crispy apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery and toasted walnuts are enveloped in a creamy sauce in this Waldorf Salad recipe. Originally made for New York City’s rich and elite, this famous salad soon became a staple in every American home.

This famous salad has become embedded in American culture as a timeless culinary classic. This Waldorf Salad recipe features apples, grapes, celery, nuts and raisins and is traditionally served on a bed of green leaf lettuce. Simple to make, this salad is a fitting dish for both the most casual and formal settings.

• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons plain full fat yogurt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 2 cups firm red skinned apples , cored and diced
• 1 cup red seedless grapes , halved
• 1 cup sliced celery
• 3/4 cup toasted chopped walnuts (toast them on a lined baking sheet in the oven at 375F until their color slightly darkens, then let cool completely)
• 3 tablespoons raisins (can also use dried cherries or cranberries)