FAMOUS WALDORF SALAD | the classic version PLUS chicken waldorf salad

Oh yes, this is a must-make classic salad for the holidays! And then in January, you can make the chicken Waldorf salad version for a full-meal weekly meal prep. What other salads are you guys serving up for the holidays? xo - Lisa

My mother was born in 1908 and got her Waldorf Salad recipe from HER mother. We use the 'dump'' method in my family so I'll list her ingredients but I have no measurements. We don't use mayonnaise at all in my family. Walnuts, apples, celery, crushed canned pineapple in syrup. Take the juice from the pineapple can and put it in a double boiler and add cornstarch for thickening-this becomes your dressing and is plenty sweet enough. We have this every winter holiday and have for all my 73 years and always get compliments.

Salads are actually my favourite food! There are so many variations. Waldorf is a great Summer one.

A really great recipe for an exceptional salad. I am really amazed that, contrary to all clichés, such wholesome and healthy recipes come from the USA. I will definitely try. From me another tip for the fastest mayonnaise in the world, which is even better preserved than the original: 100 ml milk in a high container. 200 plant oil on top. Place the hand blender on the bottom of the vessel, mix and slowly pull up. It's going to be perfect.

Wonderful salad. I also sometimes season the dressing with curry powder, use chicken and all the goodies, and it is a wonderful curry salad. Then i sometimes use chopped broccoli with all the goodies plus some crumbled bacon, and presto…you have a wonderful broccoli salad. For the holidays, my family will ask me to bring “one of your…you know all the stuff in it…salad”. Thanks for the inspiration. I know this one is a good one!

I haven’t had this salad in years and I don’t really know why. I loved it so much. Thanks for bringing this one back to my attention.

I did this salad today , that was soooo good 😋. Me and my husband like it , was really great. I did mine with coconut 🥥 yogurt since I did not had other yogurt, and I used raw pecans to keep the maximum nutrients……. Was still good 😌 👍.

I remember raisins being substituted for grapes when they weren’t available. A simple, easy and delicious salad.

My Grandmother was given this recipe when she was a child, in Mystic Conn, 1908-1910. Her family owned the Oviatt Hat Company, in New York City. We always make it with Shrimp, but the rest is the same.

My favorite variation is a sweeter apple, like a Gala, and dried cranberries instead of grapes. The tartness of the cranberries balance the sweetness of the apple nicely. A year-round favorite!

One of my favorite fruit salads, and I've tasted it in so many variations! I'll toast the nuts the next time; I always skipped that step. Cranberries are a must for me, and now I'm also intrigued with adding chicken, which I never dared to do with this salad before. Lots of things to try today! Thanks for sharing it, Lisa!

This is my first time ever having this salad! Thank u!

This is strange, my daughter has just gone away to a conference for a few days and I said to her, I will make waldorf when you get home! He he. We always add taragon to our salad and it shows how many ways people have their own way of making this! Thanks for all the fab recipes. Take care x

Wow I love the different ways to make this Waldorf salad thank you. I will be making the salad this weekend. It looks delicious!😃👍🏼🎉

Thank you ❤️ This reminds me of my Mom. 🙏 I miss her 😇 Especially during the holidays 🌷💕🎄

This salad does it. You’ve got a fan for life.

My grandma makes this on many occasions! ❤

Added this recipe on my Thanksgiving menu! Thanks Lisa for sharing this beautiful and versatile salad 🥰

Yummy! I had forgotten about this salad. My mom always made it with a sweet glaze made from butter, flour, sugar and vanilla. It tasted kind of like a sweet roux. I remember helping her chop the ingredients.

I love a good Waldorf like this😍