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Waldorf Salad: Version 65

Waldorf Salad: Version 65

A fresh and crunchy salad combines crisp apples, celery, and walnuts for a delightful mix of flavors and textures. It's a simple, refreshing dish that's perfect as a light lunch or a tasty side.

★★★★★5(2 reviews)Updated: Mar 31, 2026
Prep Time 19 min
Total Time 20 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients 0/10

Why This Recipe Is So Enjoyable

This salad is a refreshing mix of sweet and crunchy ingredients that come together in a creamy dressing. It’s light but satisfying, making it perfect for any meal or as a healthy snack. The combination of apples, celery, and walnuts offers a great balance of flavors and textures.

Tips From The Kitchen

- Use crisp apples like Granny Smith or Fuji for the best crunch.
- Toast the walnuts lightly to bring out their flavor.
- Chop ingredients evenly to ensure every bite has a good mix of textures.

Directions

Tos the apples with lemon juice in a big bowl to keep them from browning. Then, mix in the pecans, mayonnaise, raisins, orange zest, vanilla extract, celery seed, salt, and stevia until everything is nicely combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and pop it in the fridge for about half an hour to let the flavors come together and chill.

Serving Recommendations

Serve chilled as a side dish for grilled chicken or fish. It also pairs well with sandwiches or can be enjoyed on its own for a light lunch. Adding a few fresh greens like arugula can make it more vibrant.

Leftover Care Tips

Store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s best eaten within 1-2 days to keep the apples from browning and the celery crunchy. To prevent sogginess, toss the salad just before serving.
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By Sophia Martinez
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Sophia develops recipes that are quick, practical, and perfect for daily meals.

Heart icon Nutrition Facts

220 Calories
Fat
15 g
Carbs
20 g
Protein
2 g
Fiber
3 g
Sugar
15 g
Sodium
150 mg
Serving Size: 1 cup
*Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

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Lars
★★★★★
Dec 25, 2025
The apple and celery crunch was just right. Quick prep and good for a light dinner side.
David
★★★★★
Dec 17, 2025
Nice twist on a classic. I added a pinch of cinnamon, gave it a little extra warmth. Turned out great.
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