This salad is named after the Waldorf – Astoria hotel in New York City. It was first created for a charity ball given in honor of the St. Mary’s Hospital for Children on March 14, 1896. This particular version dates back to the 1940’s.
Waldorf Salad
Serves: 5 – 6
Prep Time: 15 min
Ingredients:
- 3 large tart eating apples
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup diced celery
- ½ cup coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- lettuce
Directions:
- Peel apples, cut in quarters, and cut out cores; cut pieces in ½ inch dices sizes.
- Sprinkle apples with lemon juice.
- Cut celery in slender lengthwise strips; hold together and cut crosswise in ½ inch lengths.
- Add celery to apples and toss together. Cover and chill.
- Just before serving time, add nuts and mayonnaise to mixture, and toss lightly to distribute dressing.
- Pile lightly on crisp lettuce leave on individual salad plates.
It apples have red, tender skins, the skins may be left on for added color.