Waldorf Salad

It's called Waldorf Salad and I'm sure you can find an official recipe online. I used 3 apples, 1 stalk celery, a small pkg walnuts, a handful of raisins and mixed it with a little Miracle Whip. You can use dried cranberries or cherries instead of the raisins. The apples will discolor so you can't make it too far in advance.

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Waldorf Salad

It's called Waldorf Salad and I'm sure you can find an official recipe online. I used 3 apples, 1 stalk celery, a small pkg walnuts, a handful of raisins and mixed it with a little Miracle Whip. You can use dried cranberries or cherries instead of the raisins. The apples will discolor so you can't make it too far in advance.

  • Preparing Time: 16 hours
  • Total Time: 16 hours
  • Served Person: 6
  • Carbohydrate 29.075135 g
  • Cholesterol 2.77333333333333 mg
  • Fat 20.7003183333333 g
  • Fiber 4.70953337434928 g
  • Protein 5.08643 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.08230933333333 g
  • Serving Size 1 1 Serving (150g)
  • Sodium 95.8961666666667 mg
  • Sugar 24.3656016256507 g
  • Trans Fat 2.6393945 g
  • Calories 300 calories

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  • It''s called Waldorf Salad and I''m sure you can find an official recipe online.
  • I used 3 apples, 1 stalk celery, a small pkg walnuts, a handful of raisins and mixed it with a little Miracle Whip.
  • You can use dried cranberries or cherries instead of the raisins.
  • The apples will discolor so you can''t make it too far in advance.

Swapping standard mayonnaise for Miracle Whip introduces a distinct tang and sweetness that fundamentally shifts the flavor profile of the dish. This substitution yields a sharper contrast against the natural sweetness of the fruit. Raw apples oxidise rapidly upon exposure to ambient oxygen. Enzymatic browning begins within fifteen minutes of slicing unless treated with an acid like lemon juice. Cut the fruit uniformly to ensure equal distribution of dressing across every bite. Celery stalks must be washed and sliced thinly on a bias to eliminate fibrous stringiness. Walnuts add essential crunch and should be toasted in a dry skillet for four minutes until fragrant to release their natural oils. Dried raisins or cranberries absorb moisture from the dressing over time, softening noticeably after two hours of refrigeration. Combine the ingredients gently with a spatula to prevent bruising the tender apple flesh. Serve the mixture immediately on chilled plates to maintain optimal crispness.