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Waldorf Salad
Waldorf salad was created by Oscar Tschirky in 1896 at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel, New York, New York, in the United States of America.
Ingredients
- Granny Smith apple, large; Granny Smith1
- Red Delicious apple, large; Red Delicious1
- lemon juice1 tbsp
- raisins, ⅓ cup or 3 oz80 g
- walnuts, chopped; ⅓ cup or 3 oz80 g
- celery, chopped; ⅓ cup or 3 oz80 g
- mayonnaise2 tbsp
- white granulated sugar, white1 tbsp
- lettuce, large leaves6 leaf
- maraschino cherries, halved10
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 8 steps
Slice the apples into wedges, and place in a bowl.
Pour lemon juice on the apple wedges, and ensure a light coating to prevent browning.
Plump the raisins by placing them in warm water for 5 minutes, then drain well.
Mix celery, raisins, and walnuts into the bowl of apple wedges.
Mix the mayonnaise and sugar together, then pour into the apple mixture, ensuring a light coating on all items.
Chill for at least 30 minutes
Place 3 lettuce leaves on a large plate and three on another, place half of the mixture on each set of leaves, and sprinkle 5 cherries on each salad.
Serve
