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Try our Waldorf salad, then check out our Thai salad with ginger, Tex-Mex style sweetcorn salad, goat's cheese salad and more vegetarian salad recipes.

The classic Waldorf salad was created in 1896 and named after the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York.

How to make the perfect Waldorf salad: cook's tips

  • If the dressing seems a little too thick, you can loosen with 1 tbsp cold water.

How to store Waldorf salad: You can store in the fridge for 1-2 days in a sealed Tupperware box.

How to serve Waldorf salad: Serve cold

Can it be made in advance? This recipe is best when made fresh and eaten immediately – or else you might lose the crunch.

  • 60g walnuts
    roughly chopped
  • 50g butterhead lettuce
    torn
  • 200g celery
    sliced
  • 125g red seedless grapes
    halved
  • ½ Granny Smith or Gala apple
    sliced

For the dressing

  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp fresh tarragon
    finely chopped

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal455
  • fat37.3g
  • saturates6.2g
  • carbs17.5g
  • sugars17g
  • fibre5g
  • protein9.9g
  • salt0.46g
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Method

  • step 1

    Heat a frying pan over a medium heat and add the walnuts. Toast for 3-4 mins, tossing occasionally until fragrant and browned. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.

  • step 2

    Mix all the ingredient for the dressing in a small bowl, then season. Add the lettuce, celery, grapes, apples and ½ of the walnuts to a large mixing bowl. Pour over the dressing, then toss everything together to coat evenly.

  • step 3

    Divide the salad between plates and top with the remaining toasted walnuts.

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BrickThunderwood

This salad is so classy, it should be served with a side of jazz. Fresh, crisp, and just a touch of sophistication.

gabby.harringtonC0AC537

such a fab salad, first time I have made one and was really impressed

lara-jane.johnstonDqraJhgb

The kale in this salad is incredible – definitely recommend using Granny Smith apples for the additional crunch!

sophia.miller44965

Such a nice mix of savoury and sweet - I swap the walnuts for pumpkin seeds (nut allergy) and it works really well

emma.hartfield30690

Definitely use Granny Smith apples for a crisper, fresher taste

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