Waldorf Salad

 

Originally created at New York's Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in 1896, not by a chef but by a maitre d'hotel, Oscar Tschirky a.k.a. "Oscar of the Waldorf." The Waldorf Salad was an instant success. The original version of this salad contained only apples, celery and mayonnaise; walnuts were added roughly ten years later.

 
 
Waldorf Salad
 
 

Essentials

3 Granny Smith Apples, peeled and cubed

2 T Vegenaise or Light Mayonnaise

1/2 C Organic Cane Sugar

Juice of 2 Lemons

1 C Walnuts, finely chopped

Directions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, add apples, celery and walnuts; set aside.

  2. In a small mixing bowl, add Vegenaise or light mayo, sugar and lemon juice; whisk until sugar dissolves.

  3. Pour dressing over apple mixture and toss well to coat evenly.

  4. Chill and serve.

 
 

xo, Melissa

 
SaladMelissa ChildressGreen Apple, Tart, Celery