ORIGINAL WALDORF SALAD

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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

1 cup peeled apple, diced
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (this is in recipe but i leave it out)
red/green grapes halved (not listed in recipe, my addition) optional
1/4 cup mayonnaise /salad dressing
2 tbsp. lemon juice

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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