The Classic Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad

is a simple, classic  salad that first appeared on the menu of The Waldorf Astoria Hotel

in New York in the early 1890's and has been an

 all-American favorite ever since. The original version consisted of

apples and celery in a lemon mayo dressing.

Today's version of this yummy salad is easy to make - you don't need a recipe.

Just combine apples, celery, red grapes (raisins work well if grapes aren't available)

and toasted walnuts in quantities that suit your taste.

Mix together a little fresh lemon juice and mayo and combine all ingredients

just before serving.

I chose Honeycrisp apples because they are sweet and crisp, with an intense apple flavor,

and pair up perfectly with juicy red grapes.  Celery and toasted walnuts add a nice crunch,

and the slightly bitter flavor of the nuts is perfect with the sweetness of the apples and grapes.

I add a nice pinch of sea salt and a few grinds of black pepper to the lemon mayo dressing.

You won't believe how this brings out the flavors of the salad.

Maintaining a healthy diet is so easy to do when we include

fresh salads like this one.  And I love recipes like this because

I can make a family sized salad or a serving for one in just minutes.

Bon Appetit!

          

                   

Hand painted Vietri plates, circa 1980