Best Wonderful Waldorf Salad Recipes

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WALDORF SALAD (WITH WONDERFUL COOKED DRESSING)



Waldorf Salad (With Wonderful Cooked Dressing) image

If you don't care for the mayonnaise dressed Waldorf Salads, this one is for you. It's from my grandmother and probably from the period of the 1930's or so. It's ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS! I could eat this for dessert, and when I make it usually double or quadruple the recipe so I can send some home with everyone after the holiday dinner. It's best to make the dressing ahead of time so it has time to cool. I usually make it the day before the dinner so it's done and out of the way and ready to go when the salad is assembled the next day.

Provided by graciel

Categories     Apple

Time 1h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 medium apples, washed, cored, and sliced, but not peeled
1 bunch celery, chopped
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
2 -3 cups grapes, seed and halved
2 bananas, sliced and added just before serving
1 egg
2 teaspoons flour
2 teaspoons butter
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup whipping cream, whipped

Steps:

  • Cook all of the dressing ingredients except the whipping cream in a double boiler stirring until it thickens. Take off the heat and set aside and let cool.
  • While the dressing is cooling, prepare the fruit and celery by cutting into the size pieces you like and chop the nuts.
  • When you are ready to assemble the salad, whip the cream and fold it into the dressing carefully, to make sure you keep as much volume as you can. Then mix in the fruit and nutmeats and put in the serving bowl.
  • If you are going to add bananas, do so close to serving time, so they don't turn brown. While grapes and bananas are optional, IMO they make the salad much nicer, and I've never made it without them. Don't use overly ripe bananas. Firm ones with a touch of green still on the stem, or solid yellow ones are best.

SIMPLY WONDERFUL WALDORF SALAD



Simply Wonderful Waldorf Salad image

Love this fresh version of the waldorf salad you use cream cheese and orange juice instead of mayo. I got this one from my Mom over 18 years ago, not sure where she got it. My boys will even eat this one.

Provided by DeeMiddleton

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 10-15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces cream cheese
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon orange rind, grated
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
3 cups apples, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine cream cheese, orange juice, orange rind, and sugar mix until well blended. Add apples, celery and pecans and mix lightly then chill.

WONDERFUL WALDORF SALAD



Wonderful Waldorf Salad image

This is a great fall salad. So easy and I always get recipe requests. I think the original was from Alton Brown, but I changed a few things. This is great for Thanksgiving or other harvest party. It also travels well for a fall picnic or pot luck. The recipe calls for golden raisins but I like the black ones. I think the contrast is nicer too. Add some left over grilled chicken for a great meal. I always eat the leftover (if there is any) from Thanksgiving with left over turkey mixed in for lunch the next day. Cooking time is chill time.

Provided by Ilysse

Categories     Apple

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ginger gold apples or 2 fuji apples
1 Red Delicious apple
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper
3/4 cup walnuts, crushed
1 cup raisins
1 small red onion, julienned

Steps:

  • Dice apples, leaving skin on.
  • Toss the apples with the cider vinegar.
  • Fold in the mayo and combine well.
  • Season with salt and pepper (just a pinch of each. You can always add more later or let your guests add it to their own serving).
  • Fold in nuts and raisins.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Very pretty served in lettuce cups or over a bed of leafy greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.5, Fat 34.3, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 424.3, Carbohydrate 61.9, Fiber 5.5, Sugar 37.3, Protein 5.4

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