LunchSideAmericanWeeknight

Waldorf Salad

Name: Waldorf Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped, from 1 small onion; 1/2 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 lemon, zest only; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp honey; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 3 tart-sweet apples, unpeeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see note); 1 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced, from 4 to 5 stalks; 1 cup grapes, halved; 1 cup walnuts or pecans, or a mix, toasted and chopped; 1-2 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped, such as chives or tarragon; mixed greens or radicchio cups for serving, for serving; see note

This fresh take on classic Waldorf salad combines crisp apples, grapes, celery, and toasted nuts with a creamy, tangy dressing.

Prep: 25 min
Total: 25 min
Serves: 8

Recipe from Once Upon a Chef

Ingredients

8 servings

1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped, from 1 small onion
1/2 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1/4 cup sour cream
1 lemon, zest only
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
3 tart-sweet apples, unpeeled, cored, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (see note)
1 1/2 cups celery, thinly sliced, from 4 to 5 stalks
1 cup grapes, halved
1 cup walnuts or pecans, or a mix, toasted and chopped
1 tbsp fresh herbs, finely chopped, such as chives or tarragon
mixed greens or radicchio cups for serving, for serving; see note (optional)

Steps

Put the onion in a small bowl and pour in enough cold water to cover it. Let it soak for 10 minutes, then drain it well and pat it dry.
While the onion soaks, grab a large bowl and whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream (or yogurt), lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and evenly mixed.
Add the apples, celery, grapes, and red onion to the dressing and toss gently until everything is nicely coated. You can stop here and cover the salad, then keep it in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours before serving.
Just before you're ready to serve, stir in the nuts and 1 tablespoon of the herbs. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more herbs if you like. Spoon the salad over mixed greens or into radicchio cups, if using, and enjoy.

Adapted from Once Upon a Chef.