Why is a Waldorf salad called that?

Waldorf salad is named for the Waldorf-Astoria hotel in New York City, where it was first served. The original Waldorf salad recipe includes honey crisp apples, celery, red grapes or green grapes, and nuts, served over a bed of lettuce with a mayonnaise-based dressing, but we’re putting a bit of a twist on this delicious salad.

What do you eat Waldorf salad with?

Waldorf salad is a yummy side dish for all sorts of dishes! Or make it a chicken Waldorf salad by adding a bit of cooked chicken to the top for an easy meal. Go fancy and serve it with steak, Maple-Glazed Pork Chops , Oven-Roasted Whole Chicken , or even as a side salad for a dinner party!

Easy Waldorf Salad Recipe | Yummy 5 Minute Side Dish

Waldorf Dinner Salad

Classic white serving bowl filled with green leaf lettuce, garnished with sliced Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, pecans and dressed with Ranch dressing. Text overlay Seasonal Waldorf Salad.

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This lighter version of a Waldorf salad recipe is my spin on a classic easy dinner salad, and it comes together super fast! The perfect combination of sweet, crunchy, and packed with flavor, it’s easy to customize to what you have on hand.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 7 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Salad
Method: Bowl
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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8 cups lettuce, loosely packed (any variety, but I like spring mix) (376g)
1 large granny smith apple, sliced thin, then halved (206g)
⅓ cup dried cranberries (37g)
⅓ cup chopped pecans (40g)
dressing as desired (I prefer ranch dressing)
Optional toppings: shredded chicken, diced red onion, bacon, feta cheese or crumbled goat cheese

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Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and toss to combine. Dress the salad with your choice of dressing and serve immediately.

Notes

Waldorf salad doesn’t really store well. The apples start to oxidize and turn brown, and any dressed salad can get soggy when stored for long periods of time. Luckily, this is an easy salad to throw together in just a few minutes!
You can also prep your ingredients ahead of time and store them separately in airtight containers in the fridge, and just chop up an apple to combine with the rest when you’re ready to eat.

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/easy-dinner-salad-recipe/