Simple Waldorf Salad

Apple, celery, raisins, and walnuts make a crunchy salad with a tangy, creamy dressing. Prepare it ahead of serving to allow time to chill.

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Adjust the tang to your taste

Whisk the dressing before adding the chopped ingredients so every bite is evenly coated. The note in the recipe offers a milder vinegar option.

Simple Waldorf Salad

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Apple, celery, raisins, and walnuts in a tangy mayonnaise dressing. Serve chilled as a small salad or side.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ Cup Mayonnaise
  •  
    2½ Tbsp. White Vinegar distilled
  •  
    1 Large Apple peeled, cored, and chopped
  •  
    1 Large Celery stalk diced
  •  
    ½ Cup Raisins
  •  
    ½ Cup Walnuts chopped
  •  
    1 Pinch Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

1 Mixing bowl and whisk
1 Knife and cutting board

Instructions
 

  1. Whisk together mayonnaise and vinegar in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add apples, celery, raisins, and walnuts to the bowl. Season with salt and pepper, mix well.
  3. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 30 minutes

Notes

The original formula uses 2½ tablespoons vinegar. For a milder dressing, start with 1½ tablespoons and add more to taste; this reflects the source’s later editorial adjustment. Timing includes 30 minutes of chilling.

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Adapted from Mary Brotherton’s Simple Waldorf Salad at Allrecipes.

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