Food Lovin Family

Everyday, quick and easy recipes the family will love. Using products like cake mixes, air fryers, slow cooker, meal planning and more to make cooking easier.

  • Home
  • About Me
    • Privacy Policy
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
      • Salad
      • Sides
    • Drinks
    • Sweets
      • Cake
      • Cookies
  • Cooking Tips
    • Foods That Start With
Home » Salad » Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad

Published: Jan 29, 2019 · Modified: Apr 23, 2020 by heather · This post may contain affiliate links

2.5Kshares
  • Facebook
Jump to Recipe

Waldorf Salad is a classic recipe filled with apples, grapes and nuts. A family favorite that is always served at holiday gatherings. This creamy fruit salad is always a hit! 

Waldorf salad in a bowl

This is one of those dishes that always makes an appearance during a holiday meal like pea salad and deviled spinach. Creamy and slightly sweet, it has become a dish my kids ask for every special occasion.  

Jump to:
  • What is it?
  • Why this recipe works
  • How to make
  • Tips 
  • Variations
  • How long will it keep
  • More salad recipes
  • Waldorf Salad

What is it?

This salad is made with fruit and nuts and typically has a mayonnaise dressing served on lettuce. Oscar Tschirky, who worked at the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in 1896 is credited with developing the recipe for a charity ball that was held at the hotel. 

The original recipe consisted of apples, celery and mayonnaise.  

Bowl of ingredients, apples, pecans, grapes, celery.

Why this recipe works

  • The addition of yogurt makes this recipe perfect for breakfast too! 
  • The touch of honey gives a nice hint of sweetness.

How to make

This recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of the classic mayonnaise. If you prefer mayo, feel free to substitute. 

  • Start by making the dressing. Stir together Greek yogurt, honey and lemon juice. 
  • Dice apples and celery into small pieces and cut grapes in half. 
  • Pour dressing over apples, celery, grapes and nuts. Stir until everything is covered. 

Waldorf Salad dressing in a white bowl with spoon.

Tips 

  • If you like your salad a little sweeter you can add a pinch of sugar or use vanilla Greek yogurt. 
  • Make sure to cut fruit in bite size pieces. 
  • Toss the apples in the dressing as soon as they are cut. The lemon juice acid in the dressing is key to preventing browning.

Bowl with fruit salad

Variations

Want a little something different? Try some of these add-ins. 

  • If you don’t have yogurt, try using mayonnaise.
  • To make this a full meal, try adding shredded or chopped chicken. 
  • Try a little added texture with dried fruit like raisins, golden raisins or cranberries. 
  • Different fruit like mandarin oranges or diced pears are also great additions. 

How long will it keep

This salad will last about two days stored in the refrigerator. 

You can also make it the night before serving. 

This salad is also great with the addition of shredded chicken to make it a complete meal. Serve it on a bed of lettuce or even in as a wrap in a tortilla. 

More salad recipes

  • Chicken Salad is a delicious salad with a hint of spice and crunchy vegetables. 
  • Egg Salad is creamy and great for an on the go lunch. 
  • Corn Salad is a tasty and fresh side dish. 
  • Ham Salad is perfect to use left over ham. Great for the holidays. 
  • Tuna Salad is a classic, easy dish. 

This salad recipe couldn’t be easier. This is a great side dish to have in your recipe files for special occasions and potlucks. 

Enjoy!

**If you have made this recipe be sure to give it a star rating below. 

Fruit salad in a bowl.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
5 from 10 votes

Waldorf Salad

Waldorf Salad with Greek yogurt. 
Prep Time10 mins
Total Time10 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: waldorf salad, salad
Servings: 4
Calories: 195kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Greek vanilla yogurt
  • 1 tablesppon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 apple diced
  • 1/2 cup green grapes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup red grapes, sliced in half
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 celery stalk, chopped
  • lettuce, optional

Instructions

  • Stir together yogurt, lemon juice and honey in a bowl. 
  • Add diced apples, grapes, celery and pecans. Pour dressing over ingredients and stir until covered. Refrigerate until ready to serve. 

Notes

  • If you like your salad a little sweeter you can add a pinch of sugar or use vanilla Greek yogurt. 
  • Make sure to cut fruit in bite size pieces. 

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 3.6mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.5mg
Tried this recipe?Follow me @foodlovinfamily or tag #foodlovinfamily!
2.5Kshares
  • Facebook

Related

Filed Under: Lunch, Salad Tagged With: salad

« Lemon Cake Mix Cookies
Crockpot Chicken Tacos »

Comments

  1. Donna says

    October 11, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    5 stars
    I love this fruit salad great anytime

    Reply
  2. Jocelyn says

    March 22, 2019 at 5:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is one of our favorite fruit salads to make for picnics!!!

    Reply
  3. Kellie H says

    March 20, 2019 at 3:04 pm

    5 stars
    Our favorite salad ever! Such a classic.

    Reply
  4. Rachael Yerkes says

    March 20, 2019 at 2:43 pm

    5 stars
    This one is a classic! It’s at all the family reunions!

    Reply
  5. Pamela Dana says

    March 20, 2019 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves this salad! Thank you!

    Reply
  6. Cheryl S says

    March 20, 2019 at 2:08 pm

    5 stars
    My family loves this salad! great for potlucks!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




About Me

Hello and thank you for visiting Food Lovin' Family! With 3 kids I know it can be hard getting food on the table. Here you will find easy and delicious recipes that the whole family will enjoy. Read More…

  • Bloglovin
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Favorite Recipes

Stuffed mini peppers on a plate

Cream Cheese Stuffed Peppers

Air Fryer Apple Chips

Bowl with dip made of cream cheese and olives. Bowl of olives and crackers.

Olive Dip

Shrimp Dip

Plate of loaded potato skins make in the air fryer.

Air Fryer Potato Skins

Sausage Pinwheels

© 2018 Food Lovin Family
 · Privacy Policy