Waldorf Salad
Cuisine: American
Categories: Side Dishes, Salads & Healthy Meals
Recipe Source: Mary Leverington
Waldorf Salad is a classic and refreshing dish that beautifully combines sweet and savory flavors. This iconic salad features a crisp mix of apples and celery, complemented by the crunch of walnuts and the sweetness of grapes. All of this is bound together with a creamy mayonnaise-based dressing, often with a hint of lemon juice for brightness. Waldorf Salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch, a side dish, or even served on crisp lettuce cups for an elegant appetizer.

Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Serving Size: 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.