Waldorf Salad
If you've got granny smith apple, red delicious apple and celery, you're most of the way to this vegetarian: about 60 minutes of cooking across 7 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and blender. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
Shopping list (6)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant, then tip them onto a plate to cool.
- Core both apples and cut them into bite-sized cubes, leaving the skin on for colour, and toss them immediately with the lemon juice in a large bowl to keep them from browning.
- Trim and thinly slice the celery on a slight angle, then add it to the apples along with the raisins.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and well blended.
- Pour the dressing over the apple mixture and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Add the cooled toasted walnuts and fold them through, reserving a few to scatter on top.
- Cover and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavours meld, then taste and adjust the salt if needed.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Blender
Ingredient substitutions
- Lemon
- lime · 1 tbsp white wine vinegar per lemon
Tips & common questions
How long does Waldorf Salad take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of lemon?
Try lime. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Waldorf Salad vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Waldorf Salad is an original recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Waldorfsalat.jpg by Nillerdk, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top — how we source recipes.