How to Make Elise's Favorite Waldorf Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Waldorf salad is a classic American dish that has been around for over a century. It is a refreshing and flavorful combination of crisp apples, juicy grapes, crunchy celery, and chopped walnuts, all coated in a creamy dressing. This salad is perfect for any occasion - whether it's a casual lunch, a family gathering, or a holiday meal. And today, I'm excited to share with you my favorite version of Waldorf salad - Elise's Favorite Waldorf Salad.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups diced apples
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 6 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Combine apples, celery, and pecans in a large serving bowl.
  • Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon together in a medium bowl until well combined.
  • Whip heavy cream with an electric mixer in a separate medium bowl until soft peaks form; fold into mayonnaise mixture to form a creamy dressing.
  • Fold dressing into apple mixture until well combined; chill salad in the refrigerator for about 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    321 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 120mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 29mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 148mg