Best Waldorf Salad Recipe

Name: Best Waldorf Salad Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ⅓ cup mayonnaise, yogurt, sour cream or whipped cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon honey; 1-2 t Dijon mustard (optional); ½ teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); ¼ teaspoon black pepper, plus more for serving; 2 crisp red or green apples, such as Granny Smith or Fuji, or one of each (peeled or not), I slice into rounds and then stack and cut into cubes, leaving the center behind.; 1 cup thinly sliced celery (2 to 3 ribs), plus optional leaves for serving (I slice thinly on the diagonal.); 1/4 c dried cranberries, ooarsely chopped; 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, toasted or glazed nuts, coarsely chopped with a few whole ones for the top.

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This Waldorf Salad is a tradition at Thanksgiving but the truth is this crunchy apple, celery, walnut salad is good any time!

15 min

American

Ingredients

Instructions

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey, salt and pepper and Dijon, if using.
Core and dice the apples into ¾-inch cubes. Place in a large bowl, with the celery, nuts and cranberries.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well. Garnish with celery leaves, if using, along with a pinch of black pepper. Store, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.