Waldorf Salad

This all-American classic fruit salad is full of cold crispy apples, grapes, and nuts tossed in a sweet and tangy mayonnaise sauce.

Why We Love This Recipe

• The flavor combination is fresh, creamy, and crispy with a hint of tanginess.
• Perfect salad for any spring or summer day.
• It’s great for picnics and potlucks.
• Easy to make and easy to store.
• It has super simple ingredients.

Ingredients

Salad

• 2 large apples
• 1 cup red grapes
• 1 cup green grapes
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries or raisins
• 1/3 cup walnuts

Dressing

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• ¼ teaspoon celery seeds
• Salt and pepper to taste

Let’s Make Waldorf Salad

1. Dice apples into bite-sized pieces
2. Slice grapes in half or in quarters.
3. Roughly chop the walnuts.
4. Place the apples, grapes, walnuts, and dried cranberries in a large dish.
5. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients.
6. Pour the dressing ingredients over the apple, and grape mixture, and fold until all the fruit and nuts are covered with the creamy sauce.
7. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips – Additions and Variations

• Add diced chicken breast or rotisserie chicken for a complete meal
• Use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lower-calorie salad.
• Add mini marshmallows or shredded sweetened coconut for a sweeter salad
• Use pears instead of apples.

More KKM Salad Recipes

• Easy Shrimp Salad
• Amish Macaroni Salad
• Strawberry Cucumber Salad
• Classic Ham Salad