Truffled Waldorf Salad Recipes

THE ORIGINAL WALDORF SALAD

The Original Waldorf Salad image

"Millions who never visited the Waldorf owe him a debt," The New York Times wrote in 1950, upon Oscar Tschirky's death. Mr. Tschirky, a Swiss immigrant who became known as "Oscar of the Waldorf," is credited with creating this piece of Americana in 1893, a timeless dish whose popularity has spread far past the Waldorf's exclusive doors and into home kitchens. Over time, variations would include blue cheese, raisins and chopped walnuts, which can be added here alongside the celery and apples. But the original is an exercise in simplicity: four ingredients that have lived on for over a century.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories dinner, easy, lunch, quick, weekday, salads and dressings, appetizer, main course, side dish

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving (as a main course)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 medium ripe apple
1 stalk celery, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise
Salt and pepper
2 cups lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces

Steps:

Peel apple and cut into halves. Remove core and slice halves 1/4-inch thick. Reserve 4 slices. Cut remaining slices into thin strips.
In a medium bowl, mix celery, mayonnaise and apple strips; season with salt and pepper to taste. Arrange on lettuce and top with apple slices.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 517, UnsaturatedFat 38 grams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 909 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams

CHEF JOHN'S WALDORF SALAD

Chef John's Waldorf Salad image

A fruit salad has to be pretty darn good to actually get a name, and the venerable Waldorf salad is certainly worthy. Embellish this as you see fit, but I really like it best with just the four ingredients seen here. Things like dried cranberries can add a nice seasonal touch but, for me, the chewy fruit gets in the way of that addictive crunchy/crisp texture.

Provided by Chef John

Categories Salad Fruit Salad Recipes Apple Salad Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup creme fraiche
½ lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon finely chopped tarragon
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 large crisp, sweet apples, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup cubed (1/4 inch) celery root, soaked briefly in cold water, drained well
1 cup quartered seedless green grapes
½ cup toasted walnut pieces

Steps:

Whisk mayonnaise, creme fraiche, lemon juice, tarragon, sugar, salt, black pepper, and cayenne together in a bowl.
Place apples, celery root, grapes, and walnut pieces in a large bowl. Toss with about 1/2 cup of dressing. Add more dressing until salad components are well coated but not swimming in dressing. You might not need all the dressing.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.8 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Fat 48.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 426.5 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

CURRIED WALDORF SALAD

Curried Waldorf Salad image

Try this version this year instead of the traditional Thanksgiving salad. The original Waldorf salad combined celery, apples, and mayonnaise. Gradually walnuts and raisins were added to the mix. This version is not made with the gloppy mayonnaise we associate with Waldorf salad, but it has the same sweet, savory and crunchy mixture of celery, apples, raisins, and walnuts. Slice the apples and celery thin for a more elegant salad.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt to taste
2 fuji apples
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup lightly toasted walnut halves
1 cup thinly sliced celery, from the heart of the celery
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup celery leaves or flat-leaf parsley (or 2 tablespoons each), coarsely chopped

Steps:

Mix together the lemon juice, yogurt, mayonnaise, curry powder, cumin, and salt. Set aside.
Cut the apple into 12 wedges. Cut away the core of each wedge and slice into thin crosswise slices. Toss in a large bowl with 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Add the remaining ingredients and toss together.
Shortly before serving toss the salad with the dressing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 290 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

WALDORF SALAD

Waldorf Salad image

Provided by Amanda Freitag

Categories side-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1/2 cup plain yogurt
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups Poached Chicken, recipe follows
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 cup red seedless grapes, halved
1/4 cup golden raisins
2 apples, cored and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
12 leaves Bibb lettuce
2 stalks celery, roughly chopped
2 onions, roughly chopped
1 carrot, peeled and chopped
1 cup white wine
2 pounds bone-in chicken legs
4 cups chicken stock, plus more if needed

Steps:

Whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. Add in the Poached Chicken, celery, grapes, raisins and apples. Mix until the salad is coated in the dressing. Line the bottom of four serving bowls with 3 leaves lettuce. Divide the salad evenly among the bowls, over the lettuce. Sprinkle the walnuts on top of the salads and finish with the chives to serve.
Place the celery, onions, carrots and wine in a large saucepot set over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook until the liquid reduces by half, 5 minutes. Add the chicken, and then pour enough stock to cover, adding more if needed. Bring to a simmer and cook until the meat falls off the bone, 30 to 45 minutes.
Remove the chicken to a baking sheet and cool. Strain and reserve the broth for another use, like a soup or sauce. Cool the chicken, then shred the meat.

WORLD'S BEST WALDORF SALAD

World's Best Waldorf Salad image

Make and share this World's Best Waldorf Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Terri F.

Categories Fruit

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

4 medium golden delicious apples, cored and diced (4 cups)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup celery, chopped
1/2 cup halved green seedless grape
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup raisins
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup whipping cream
ground nutmeg (to garnish)

Steps:

In a large bowl, sprinkle apples with 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
Add celery, grapes, walnuts, and raisins.
For dressing--------------.
combine mayonnaise and 1/2 tsp lemon juice.
Whip cream with sugar until fairly stiff.
Fold whipped cream into the mayonnaise mixture.
Mix with the apple mixture.
Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Chill at least one hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.2, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 12.5, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 3, Sugar 16.3, Protein 1.9

CRISP WALDORF SALAD

Crisp Waldorf Salad image

This crunchy salad is a perfect side to accompany a heavy meal. With it's light and crisp flavors, it'll be the hit of the party.-Susan R Falk, Eastpointe, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 large green apples, chopped
2 large red apples, chopped
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup raisins
1 cup vanilla yogurt
1 tablespoon honey
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the yogurt, honey and cinnamon until blended. Pour over apple mixture; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 26mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FROZEN WALDORF SALAD

Frozen Waldorf Salad image

While I was growing up on a farm in western Kansas, we always had lots of hungry men around during harvesttime. This salad is one we served often since it was easy to increase and we could prepare it ahead of time.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 can (20 ounces) crushed pineapple
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
Dash salt
1 cup chopped celery
2 medium red apples, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup heavy whipping cream, whipped
Lettuce leaves, optional

Steps:

Drain pineapple, reserving the juice. Set pineapple aside. In a saucepan, combine juice with sugar, eggs and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-low heat until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat; cool. Stir in pineapple, celery, apples and pecans. Fold in whipped cream. , Pour into a 9-in. square pan. Cover and freeze until firm. Let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes before cutting. Serve on lettuce-lined plates if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 257 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.