Best Original Waldorf Salad Recipes
THE ORIGINAL WALDORF SALAD
"Millions who never visited the Waldorf owe him a debt," The New York Times wrote in 1950, upon Oscar Tschirky's death. Mr. Tschirky, a Swiss immigrant who became known as "Oscar of the Waldorf," is credited with creating this piece of Americana in 1893, a timeless dish whose popularity has spread far past the Waldorf's exclusive doors and into home kitchens. Over time, variations would include blue cheese, raisins and chopped walnuts, which can be added here alongside the celery and apples. But the original is an exercise in simplicity: four ingredients that have lived on for over a century.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving (as a main course)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Peel apple and cut into halves. Remove core and slice halves 1/4-inch thick. Reserve 4 slices. Cut remaining slices into thin strips.
- In a medium bowl, mix celery, mayonnaise and apple strips; season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange on lettuce and top with apple slices.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 909 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams
ORIGINAL WALDORF SALAD
This recipe is from the "Company's Coming Salad Cookbook by Jean Pare" with my own additions to it. A great summer salad or starter salad to go with a chicken dinner. A quote from Jean Pare: "Although the original salad of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel is reported not to contain walnuts. It has become a natural ingredient." I...
Provided by Shirley Murtagh
Categories Fruit Salads
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Put apples, celery, grapes and walnuts (if using) into a bowl)
- 2. Add mayonnaise/salad dressing , and lemon juice immediately to prevent apples from darkening. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- 3. Place butter lettuce on individual plates. (not in recipe my addition to this salad)
- 4. Place the salad on the lettuce.
- 5. Serve.
- 6. Serves 4
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